R.Episode A center-right ethics watchdog said Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) was believed to have illegally “solicited campaign donations related to official action.”
Gallego’s re-election campaign for the Arizona Senate recently sent an email that directly addressed his introduction of the Urban Excessive Heat Relief Act and the Extreme Heat Emergency Act, as well as options for donating to the committee. It was sent. The Accountability and Public Trust Foundation is now asking the Congressional Ethics Office, a bipartisan body that reviews allegations of misconduct against lawmakers, whether Gallego violated House rules while promoting the measure, according to reports Friday. It has asked to investigate whether, according to reports on Friday, Complaint.
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FACT Executive Director Kendra Arnold said, “Rep. Gallego called for campaign donations while naming specific bills.” “Fundraising of this kind not only undermines public confidence in elected officials who should act solely on merit, but also appears to violate the Code of Ethics.”
The complaint, which was sent to OCE Chief Counsel Omar Ashmawi, states that Gallego has filed for the 2024 Arizona Senate election, in which now independent Senator Kirsten Cinema of Arizona may jump into the race. Submitted during preparation. Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb is running for the Republican nomination, and former Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake is also considering running.
Records show that Gallego’s fundraising email cited in the watchdog complaint asked the public if they wanted to donate $3, $20, or more. Just above this call for donations, the email reads, “Please put your name here to tell Congress that you support this important piece of legislation.” was referring to
FACT’s complaint states that “Gallego is closely intertwined with certain laws and the solicitation of campaign contributions.” “The Code of Ethics prohibits such a link between any action taken in an official capacity and the solicitation of campaign contributions.”
The complaint went on to say, “Furthermore, this undermines the public’s trust in elected representatives. Members of Parliament are elected on the basis of impartiality and merit, rather than ‘partisan affiliation’ or ‘contributions to campaigns.’ Fundraising of this kind demonstrates the exact opposite: soliciting donations to official laws or campaigns is unacceptable and a clear violation of ethical rules.”
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OCE will initiate an investigation into possible misconduct when two members of the Board of Directors request escalation of the matter. A conclusion of misconduct will be referred to the House Ethics Committee.
