Sexual misconduct allegations may roil 2018 US congressional elections

If candidates are not careful about self-vetting, operatives said, researchers working for opposing candidates would do it for them.

By: Reuters | Washington | Published: November 30, 2017 6:14 pm

Politicians have been among a growing number of prominent men, including in the entertainment and media fields, accused of sexual harassment. (Source: Reuters)

A spate of sexual misconduct accusations against U.S. politicians and other powerful men will force candidates for the November 2018 congressional elections to weigh more carefully than ever whether their past behavior could doom their chances.