Former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick filed paperwork to run for re-election just days before stepping down from Congress as investigations into her conduct intensified.
Records show that on April 17, Cherfilus-McCormick submitted a notice of candidacy with the Florida Department of State, signaling her intent to seek another term as a Democrat. Less than a week later, she resigned from the House.
Her departure came shortly before the House Ethics Committee was expected to recommend disciplinary action over allegations that she misused disaster relief funds for personal and political purposes. Investigators concluded she committed multiple violations, including campaign finance infractions, false financial disclosures, and misuse of official funds.
Cherfilus-McCormick has denied wrongdoing and criticized the process, saying she was not given adequate time to prepare a defense. In announcing her resignation, she said she would continue to fight the allegations outside of office.
Resigning from Congress halted the Ethics Committee’s jurisdiction over her, but she still faces federal legal challenges. A Miami grand jury previously indicted her on charges related to the alleged misuse of millions of dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Her decision to remain filed as a candidate raises questions about whether she intends to pursue public office again despite the ongoing investigations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has not yet announced when a special election will be held to fill the now-vacant seat in Florida’s 20th Congressional District.
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