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Referral·Office of Congressional Ethicsreferral

OCE Referral Regarding Rep. Marie Newman

Published January 24, 202213 pages
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Briefing

The Office of Congressional Ethics reviewed whether Rep. Marie Newman may have promised federal employment to a primary opponent to obtain political support. The OCE found substantial reason to believe Newman entered into a written employment contract with Iymen Chehade promising a congressional staff position if she were elected, and recommends the House Committee on Ethics further review the matter. The OCE also notes Chehade and LBH Chicago declined to cooperate and recommends subpoenas for them.

Allegations

  • [high]Rep. Newman may have promised federal employment to a primary opponent (Iymen Chehade) in exchange for political support.
  • [medium]Rep. Newman entered into a written employment contract on December 26, 2018 promising Chehade a staff position if she were elected.
  • [medium]Rep. Newman may have entered the contract, at least in part, to avoid competing against Chehade in the 2020 Democratic primary.

    • Findings

    • [referred]The Board found there is substantial reason to believe Rep. Newman may have promised federal employment to a primary opponent for the purpose of procuring political support.

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