PRESS RELEASE: House Democratic Leaders Statement on Resignation of Rep. Leezah Sun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     

January 31, 2024

PHOENIX – House Democratic Leaders released the following statement regarding today's resignation of Representative Leezah Sun after the House Ethics Committee unanimously concluded that she engaged in a pattern of disorderly behavior. Sun resigned shortly before today's House floor session effective immediately. The leadership team filed the ethics complaint against Sun on November 2.

"Our Democratic leadership team is grateful to the Ethics Committee for its diligent, intensive and transparent work on this report, and to the witnesses who came forward to share their stories under incredibly difficult circumstances. The facts are overwhelmingly clear and speak for themselves. Representative Sun engaged in a pattern of disorderly behavior that damaged the reputation of the House. This is a solemn day, but Representative Sun did what's best for our state and for the integrity of this body."