Rep. Katie Hill of California Resigns Amid Ethics Probe

Rep. Katie Hill of California Resigns Amid Ethics Probe
Democratic congressional candidate Katie Hill speaks to a supporter at a campaign Halloween carnival in Lancaster, Calif., on Oct. 21, 2018. Mario Tama/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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WASHINGTON—Democratic congresswoman Katie Hill of California has resigned amid an ethics probe and revelations of an affair with a campaign staffer.

In a statement on Sunday, the 32-year-old freshman from the Los Angeles area says leaving the House is best for her constituents, community, and country.