Florida Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns from Congress Amid Ethics Scandal

10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 21

Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on Tuesday amid an ethics investigation and looming expulsion vote.
She faced allegations of misusing $5 million in federal disaster relief funds to finance her 2022 campaign and other personal expenses.
Her resignation marks the third House departure in a week, further narrowing the Democratic minority and prompting a special election in her district.

Can lawmakers use resignation to successfully evade ethics accountability?

Is a former lawmaker under federal indictment still eligible for a pension?

How will her resignation impact her upcoming federal trial in 2027?

Does the current ethics system truly hold lawmakers accountable for misconduct?

When will voters in the district get a new congressional representative?

How do congressional ethics probes compare to corporate anti-fraud investigations?