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Will you help me compile a list of candidates, by party, nominated after being convicted or while indicted?

As a liberal, it seems to me that I have, over the years, read about a surprising number of Republican candidates running for office after either having been convicted of breaking the law or while they are under indictment.

Most recently I read that Rep. Duncan Hunter ran for office while under indictment.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-12-0...

Of course the most famous example is President Trump who was elected after having been found guilty in Court of violating the Clayton Act.

https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/...

I recognize that as a liberal I may be biased so I am looking for a list of candidates who have run for office while under indictment or after having been convicted.

I welcome examples from both liberals and conservatives of candidates from any party. A link to a source would be appreciated.

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    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    Under indictment doesn't mean much. You haven't been found guilty. It just means they filed charges. And that was only a civil case you just posted for Trump. It actually says that on your own link....that means it's not criminal.

    No one with a business that big hasn't paid a civil penalty somewhere. It isn't possible and you had to go back 31 years to find it.

    There's going to be a lot on every side. Rich people often have tax issues and so forth and most of Congress is fairly wealthy.

    Here is a pretty extensive list and it's pretty even https://www.govtrack.us/misconduct

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