Iowa Lawmaker Resigns Over Presidential Campaign Payments

Iowa state Sen. Kent Sorenson (R), facing accusations that he inappropriately received pay from at least one presidential campaign in the lead-up to the 2012 Iowa caucuses, resigned from office, the Des Moines Register reports.

“The report found “probable cause” that Sorenson broke ethics rules by accepting payments from a political action committee associated with 2012 presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, a U.S. representative from Minnesota. The report also said his denials of taking such payment may represent a felony under Iowa law.”