Indiana county commissioner John Jessup won re-election while on house arrest, but will not be able to serve in office

Summary

John Jessup, a Republican politician in Indiana, pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault and must resign from his position as county commissioner.

Despite winning re-election while under house arrest, Jessup’s conviction disqualifies him from serving in office.

The local Republican party will arrange a caucus to fill his position once his resignation takes effect.

  • treefrog@lemm.ee
    16·
    17 hours ago

    Most states, but not all, have laws disbarring felons from serving as state representatives.

    Federal offices do not have that same requirement.