Senate Ethics panel dismisses misconduct complaint against Ruben Gallego
The panel found no evidence that Gallego violated federal law, Senate rules or conduct standards after reviewing the complaint and records.
- On Friday, June 26, the Senate Ethics Committee dismissed allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., stating it "did not find evidence" of violations of federal law or Senate rules.
- Representative Anna Paulina Luna alleged campaign finance violations and inappropriate sexual conduct in April, accusations that emerged following reports involving former Representative Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.
- The committee reviewed witness statements, expenditure reports, and campaign documents to reach its conclusion, having requested additional information from Gallego on April 17 and May 15, 2026.
- Responding Monday to the dismissal, Gallego called the accusations "right-wing conspiracies" and demanded an apology from Luna for "weaponizing the ethics process."
- Gallego maintains a legal defense fund for outstanding fees incurred during the investigation and stated he remains focused on fighting for Arizonans and holding Trump Republicans accountable.
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Washington, Jun 29 (EFE).- The Senate Ethics Committee rejected the complaint of inappropriate sexual conduct and violations of campaign funding laws to Arizona Democratic Senator Rubén Gallego, and closed the investigation that was open. In a letter dated June 26, although it has transcended this Monday, committee members informed the senator that they “found no evidence” to support the accusations filed by Florida Republican Congresswoman Anna…
Anna Paulina Luna Goes Down In Flames As Ethics Attack On Dem Is Dismissed
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)'s ethics complaint against a Democratic senator collapsed Monday after the Senate Ethics Committee found no evidence to support it. Luna filed the complaint in April against Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), accusing him of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. The committee, led by Chair Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and Vice Chair Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), investigated and cleared him. "We are writing to infor…
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union-bulletin.comComplaint against Ruben Gallego dismissed by Senate Ethics Committee
WASHINGTON — The Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego following an investigation of “alleged campaign finance violations and inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature,” according to a letter released by the Arizona Democrat.
Sen. Gallego seeks apology after Senate ends sexual misconduct inquiry
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., wants an apology from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., after an investigation into Gallego’s behavior based on her comments came up empty-handed. According to a letter obtained by NBC News, the Senate Ethics Committee dismissed Luna’s allegations after the panel said it “did not find evidence” to back them up. Luna’s accusation came shortly after reports alleged that Gallego’s friend, former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Cal…
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