In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017
An AP report found at least 147 state lawmakers in 44 states have been accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since 2017. Allegations surfaced since the #MeToo movement, with an increase in 2024. Over a third of accused lawmakers resigned or were expelled, and about a third faced other repercussions. Republicans and Democrats are nearly equally accused, with 94% being men. Nearly half of all legislative chambers updated their sexual harassment policies in the last five years.
