Conyers Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., has sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi informing them of his decision to step down from Congress as of Tuesday, amid allegations of sexual misconduct leveled by multiple women.
Conyers told a Detroit radio show Tuesday morning that “I am retiring today,” though he is effectively resigning. He also said in an interview on The Mildred Gaddis Show that he wants son John Conyers III to succeed him in Congress. “My legacy will continue through my children,” Conyers said.
Michigan law says it’s up to the governor to call a special election to fill the seat.
Earlier, Conyers’ grandnephew, Michigan state Sen. Ian Conyers, told the The New York Times that he planned to run for Conyers’ seat.
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