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Senate Ethics Panel Clears Gallego, Dismisses Luna Complaint

6/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Senate Ethics Committee, chaired by Sen. James Lankford and Sen. Chris Coons, issued a June 26, 2026 letter finding no evidence of misconduct.
The panel dismissed Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s complaint alleging campaign-finance violations and sexual misconduct by Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no breach of Senate rules.
Gallego called the allegations conspiracies, accused Luna of weaponizing the ethics process, demanded an apology, and said probe could reopen if facts emerge.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Senate Ethics Committee, chaired by John Warner, censured Republican Bob Packwood after a five-year probe that forced his resignation and a $1.5 million settlement. The 1996 special election showed how ethics actions can reshape Senate composition. The June 26 2026 letter from Senators James Lankford and Chris Coons dismissing Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego mirrors that precedent.

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Story summary

The Senate Ethics Committee, chaired by Sen. James Lankford and Sen. Chris Coons, issued a June 26, 2026 letter finding no evidence of misconduct.
The panel dismissed Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s complaint alleging campaign-finance violations and sexual misconduct by Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no breach of Senate rules.
Gallego called the allegations conspiracies, accused Luna of weaponizing the ethics process, demanded an apology, and said probe could reopen if facts emerge.

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