California Dems trigger outrage after siding with convicted child sex offenders in shocking vote

California Senate Democrats rejected Republican Sen. Suzette Valladares’ effort to close a "loophole" allowing some people convicted of sex crimes against minors to seek public office, including school board seats.

At issue is AB 2691, a proposal to add sexual assault and human trafficking to the felony convictions that disqualify Californians from elected office. Valladares’ amendment sought to undo Democratic-led changes that allow people convicted of certain sex crimes against minors to remain eligible to seek public office.