MN: At least six current state lawmakers have been arrested while in office. None have resigned.
Minnesota senators are expected to adhere to “the highest standard of ethical conduct,” according to the legislative body’s rulebook.
House members, similarly, must show “good citizenship and high personal integrity,” according to the House code of conduct.
But living up to those standards has proven to be a challenge for at least six current lawmakers who have been arrested for various crimes while in office.
As the Senate debates how to respond to the arrest of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, on first-degree burglary charges, here is the complete list of legislators — that we know of — who have committed criminal offenses while serving as elected officials.
As of this writing, all remain in office.
https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/least-six-current-state-lawmakers-have-been-arrested-while-office-none-have-resigned
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