Arizona State Representative Jevin Hodge has resigned following a report that a sexual encounter he had in 2015 while in college violated the university's conduct policies, amid sexual assault allegations. Democratic leaders issued statements after the revelation, emphasizing the incident's implications for ethical responsibilities of public officials. Additionally, Yassamin Ansari has resigned from the Phoenix City Council, with a replacement to be chosen in April. The Senate Finance Committee chair also faces calls to resign over potential conflicts of interest related to his wife's major stock holdings, highlighting ongoing concerns about ethics and accountability in public office. Rep. Jevin Hodge's resignation serves as a lesson to all aspiring politicians about the importance of transparency and ethical conduct.
Arizona state rep resigns after report on sexual misconduct violation https://t.co/QAOSc3olSW https://t.co/1CAnxpXJ7U
Tucson's City Council names replacement for city manager https://t.co/UBxmzb77MI
Opinion: Rep. Jevin Hodge's resignation should serve as a lesson to all aspiring politicians ... and the people who vet them for public office. https://t.co/tTtDSo8RWT
Arizona Democrat resigns after accusations of sexual misconduct at DC university https://t.co/MeQ19WhQOd https://t.co/MeQ19WhQOd
Rep. Jevin Hodge's resignation should serve as a lesson to all aspiring politicians ... and the people who vet them for public office. Those skeletons in the closet? They now wear Nikes. https://t.co/Nl2q7SDHqI via @azcentral
After news broke yesterday that Rep. Jevin Hodge faces sexual assault allegations from his college years, his fellow Democrats largely avoided questions and issued vague statements instead. 🚨🤐 https://t.co/mfapdzCwOO
Jevin Hodge resigns his House seat. A two-sentence statement, accepted by House Democratic leadership. https://t.co/c3Ud6t6Fm8
Here’s a copy of @JevinHodge’s resignation letter. https://t.co/L1kEs8fdcL https://t.co/x6Cl2TV8qj
#Breaking: Newly appointed state @JevinHodge (D) has resigned following a report of a 2015 sexual encounter he had in college that broke the school’s conduct policy.
Democratic Senator Called to Resign as Finance Committee Chairman After What Wife Is Investing in Becomes Known via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/02HAE6ORKO
Democratic leaders in the State House issued the following about Rep. @JevinHodge after new reporting revealed the lawmaker’s 2015 sexual encounter violated university conduct policies. (Full story below the statement h/t @maryjpitzl) https://t.co/NqVQo0IogI https://t.co/DWBSddE7gu
Yassamin Ansari resigns from Phoenix City Council; replacement to be picked in April https://t.co/Vn9u6GniJE
"Yassamin Ansari resigns from Phoenix City Council; replacement to be picked in April." #AZ03 (via @taylorseely95) https://t.co/c6OrM8tiFL
Former congressional candidate in #AZ01: "Arizona lawmaker's sexual encounter in 2015 violated university conduct policies, records show." (via @maryjpitzl) https://t.co/DIEyTa8O0s
Arizona lawmaker's sexual encounter in 2015 violated university conduct policies, records show https://t.co/S3aBYpb2cr
Arizona lawmaker's sexual encounter in 2015 violated university conduct policies, records show https://t.co/xmmNTFRa9J via @azcentral
Senate Finance Committee chair faces call to resign over wife's major stock holdings "Conflicts of interest like this would pose ethical problems for any policymaker. But yours is especially problematic," the Republicans told Wyden. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/yfeXDoLFF1
AZ lawmaker's sexual encounter in 2015 violated university conduct policies, records show https://t.co/c3Ud6t6Fm8 via @azcentral