Abuse of power List

The list of US lawmakers who have been accused of sexual harassment by an employee (at least one) while serving in elected office.

The list is updated annually in January, Please reach out to hello@nationalwomensdefenseleague.org with any questions.

In August 2024, a local high school superintendent accused the Board of Education of planning to fire him for reporting sexual harassment by Rep. Luna-Nájera. A September 2024 investigation confirmed an “inappropriate” relationship, calling her actions “egregious” and noting that she had pursued Calles despite his attempts to end it. Luna-Nájera was reelected in November 2024.
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On September 6, 2024, Sen. Alvarado-Gil’s former chief of staff sued her for sexual misconduct and retaliation after resisting her advances. He said she groomed him, made inappropriate demands, and had him reprimanded before firing him; after her reelection in November of 2024, she sought to have the case dismissed.
- Gligich, Daniel. 2024. “Alvarado-Gil sued by former chief of staff over oral sex demands, dominant-submissive relationship.” The San Joaquin Valley Sun. September 6, 2024.
- Wallace, Eytan. 2024. “California senator Marie Alvarado-Gil denies sexual harassment allegations, asks court to dismiss lawsuit against her.“ Fox 40 News. Nov 12, 2024.
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