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Wisconsin Republican U.S. Congress Member & Candidate Scandals

  • Derrick Van OrdenDerrick Van OrdenU.S. Representative [R-WI]Twitter iconInstagram iconFacebook icon58k
    7/28/23
    Falsely attacked pages as not being respectful of the history and grandeur of the US Capitol around midnight after hosting a party in his office during which he presumably consumed too much alcohol
    According to an exclusive report by the New York Post

Wisconsin Republican Judge Scandals

  • Michael GablemanMichael GablemanFmr. Justice [R-WI]
       
    6/10/22
    Repeatedly refused to answer a judge's direction questions about his sham 2020 election investigation even though he was ordered to do so and was eventually held in contempt for his behavior
    According to a ruling by a Wisconsin state judge

Wisconsin Republican State Legislator Scandals

  • David EstensonDavid EstensonFmr. State Sen. Nominee
       
    9/20/22
    Grabbed a young woman's hand and forced it on his exposed penis without her consent during a party
    9/20/22
    Unsuccessfully tried to coax an underage 20-year-old female he provided alcohol to into giving him sexual favors in order to avoid an underage drinking ticket after he got caught with her in a bar and had to safe face because he was a police officer
    9/20/22
    Threatened to plant illegal contraband in his 19-year-old lady friend's car if she ever told anyone about their sexual escapades that sometimes took place while he was on duty at police headquarters
    9/20/22
    Hypocritically committed multiple crimes including alleged sexual coercion, physical assault, blackmail and consuming alcohol with a minor while also being a police officer who was sworn to enforce the law
    According to an exclusive report by the Trempealeau County Times
  • Bob DonovanBob DonovanState Representative
       
    8/04/25
    Stole $5,950 from his campaign by improperly charging it for "staff lodging" at his personal home even though no staff actually lodged there
    According to an exclusive report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  • Peter SchmidtPeter SchmidtFmr. State Representative
       
    8/24/22
    Performed oral sex on another man while also hypocritically portraying himself as a “strong conservative and Christian” who advocated against LGBT rights
    According to news reports from credible media outlets

Wisconsin Republican City Official Scandals

  • John SweeneyJohn SweeneyCity Council Member [R-WI]
       
    1/07/25
    Drove over a raised curb and drunkenly passed out in his car with the engine running in a Taco Bell parking lot around midnight, couldn't tell responding officers where he came from or where he lived, refused a breathalyzer test and was caught with a firearm on his person in violation of state law
    According to charging documents filed by local officials

Other Wisconsin Republican Scandals

  • Kenneth ChesebroKenneth ChesebroTrump Campaign AdvisorMAGA Enthusiast
    6/04/24
    Conspired with others to submit forged elector paperwork that falsely asserted Donald Trump won the state of Wisconsin in the 2020 election
    According to charging documents filed by state officials