Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns From Congress Amid Criminal Charges and Ethics Probe

Resignation of Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick·April 21 – April 22, 2026

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Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns From Congress Amid Criminal Charges and Ethics Probe

Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the House of Representatives on April 21, 2026. She stepped down moments before a House Ethics Committee meeting was scheduled to determine sanctions for her conduct. The committee reportedly found her guilty of 25 violations. She also faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing $5 million in federal disaster aid to fund her campaign. The resignation occurred as the House prepared for a potential vote to expel the Florida Democrat. Cherfilus-McCormick is the third lawmaker to quit recently while under investigation for alleged misconduct. Her exit leaves a vacancy in Florida and may impact Democratic party efforts in the state.

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