Draft:List of Oregon political scandals

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List of Oregon political scandals

Scope and organization of political scandals

This article provides a list of political scandals which occurred in the U.S. State of Oregon. It is organized in reverse chronological order from most recent to oldest.

Politician is defined as "a person who is professionally involved in politics", and includes not only those elected to office, their staffs and appointees, but also those who routinely work in politics such as pollsters. Major officials of political parties and their staffs, as well as those elected by their party to be candidates are also included. Local politicians, mayors, sheriffs, and county officials should not be included.

Scandal is defined as "loss of, or damage to, reputation caused by actual or apparent violation of morality or propriety". Breaking the law is always considered a scandal. The finding of a public court is the sole method used to determine a violation of law, but it is not the sole method of determining a scandal.

Please note that all people are considered innocent until proven guilty. Allegations of misconduct do not imply guilt nor do admissions of guilt in the absence of a conviction. Investigations that end without a determination do not imply innocence.

Breaches of ethics, unproven crimes or cover-ups may or may not result in inclusion depending on the amount of publicity generated, and the seriousness of the crime, if any. Notoriety and notability are a major determinant of a scandal. Politicians who resign, quit, flee, or commit suicide while being investigated or threatened with investigation may also be included.

Different scandals on different dates may result in multiple listings.

The list does not include crimes that occur outside the politician's tenure (such as before or after his term in office) unless they specifically stem from acts made while in office, such as bribery, and discovered later.

Given the political nature of legislatures where the leading party has determining power, politicians who are Rebuked, Denounced, Censured, Admonished, Condemned, Suspended, Reprimanded, Found in Contempt, Found to have Acted Improperly, or of using Poor Judgment are not included unless the scandal is exceptional or leads to further action such as expulsion, conviction or resignation.

Executive pardons may or may not be mentioned, but do not erase the scandal. The verdict and legal proceedings are not affected by pardons, but may affect the sentence.

State of Oregon

• Mike Nearman (R) State Representative from Independence in the 23rd District, was accused of letting armed rioters into the Oregon State Capitol building by opening a locked door for them. He was expelled from the House by a vote of 59-1. He also pled guilty to two counts of official misconduct and was sentenced to 18 months probation. (2021)

• Diego Hernandez (politician) (D) State Representative was accused of sexual harassment multiple times. After an investigation, he resigned from his seat before he could be expelled. (2021)

• Jeff Kruse (R) State Senator from Roseburg in the 1st District, was accused of long term groping and sexual harassment of female staff. Kruse was removed from all committee appointments and resigned. (2018)

• Dan Doyle (Oregon politician) (R) State Representative, was charged with eleven counts of filing false campaign finance reports. He was convicted, resigned from office, and was sentenced to fifteen months in jail. (2004)

• John Minnis (R) Director of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, was appointed by Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski. Minnis resigned from that post amid allegations of inappropriate behavior with a female subordinate. (2009)

• John Mabrey (R) State Senator of The Dalles, District 59, stepped down from his seat for obtaining health insurance benefits for a friend to which he was not related. He pled guilty to theft and fraud. (2002)

See also:

List of federal political scandals in the United States List of federal political sex scandals in the United States

List of American state and local politicians convicted of crimes List of Alabama political scandals List of Arizona political scandals List of Arkansas political scandals List of California political scandals List of Colorado political scandals List of Connecticut political scandals List of Delaware political scandals List of Florida political scandals List of Georgia political scandals List of Hawaii political scandals List of Idaho political scandals List of Illinois political scandals List of Indiana political scandals List of Iowa political scandals

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