Pope Requests Mail Ballot As Midterm Voters Face Ethical Choices

Election Day is coming, and the choices are hard. Many voters must decide if they will pick candidates with serious ethical problems. The New York Post reports that people on both sides of the aisle face this dilemma. Accusations range from abuse to criminal charges. These issues have not stopped them from running.

Abuse Claims in Ohio

Rep. Max Miller of Ohio is a key example. He faces accusations of abusing his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Details include shoving her during a custody exchange in February. He is also accused of dumping hot water on her in 2024. There are fears he caused his two-year-old daughter’s broken collarbone. Miller has denied these claims. He previously faced similar accusations from Stephanie Grisham and had a college DUI arrest. In 2024, President Trump won his district by 11 points, yet it has since become a toss-up.

The report notes these details spilled out just before his primary in May. The accusations became much more common later. Miller refused to drop out of the race despite the pressure.

Texas Scandals and Fraud

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is also running for Senate. He faces a tight race in a normally red state. The New York Post details a long string of scandals for him. These include cheating on his wife and a 2015 securities fraud indictment. He was also accused of giving preferential treatment to a donor. In 2023, the GOP-led Texas House impeached him. He narrowly escaped conviction in the state Senate. Now he fights against Democrat James Talarico.

Other Allegations on the Ballot

Other candidates face their own unique troubles. Rep. On Columbus Day, federal agents raided the DC residence of Ilhan Omar. The New York Post says she is facing a probe into whether she lied about her age. There are also questions about a potential sham marriage with her brother. She was born in Somalia in 1981 or 1982, but her birth year is in dispute. Some say she made herself a year younger to qualify for citizenship.

In California, Rep. Jimmy Gomez faces a probe into “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.” The New York Post previously reported he kissed a much younger aide three years ago. House rules restrict lawmakers from making “unwelcome sexual advances or conduct” toward employees.

Music star Bobby Pulido has also been in the news. He won a Latin Grammy but faces revelations about his social media history. A 2014 post cited by The New York Post contains his statement: “I want a photo of your tit signed by @grupo_pesado”. This was posted on X in Spanish.

Even religious leaders are involved in election news. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, requested a mail-in ballot. The Breitbart reported that the Will County clerk’s office confirmed his name on the list. Kim Fladhammer, serving as chief of staff in the clerk’s office, stated to the Chicago Sun Times that “Robert Francis Prevost is on the list of individuals who requested a vote by mail ballot for the upcoming election”.

Prevost is a Chicago native and a registered voter in Illinois. He voted in several past primaries and general elections. The law was clarified by Matt Dietrich, who serves as a spokesman for the Illinois State Board of Elections.