California Democratic Party Chair Announces Leave of Absence Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Then Chairman of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party Eric Bauman (R) speaks onstage during the Yes on Prop 62 Coalition Announcement at Los Angeles Grand Park in Los Angeles, Calif. on July 14, 2016. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

California Democratic Party (CDP) Chairman Eric Bauman announced on Nov. 26 that he will take a leave of absence until several investigations into sexual misconduct allegations against him are over. The allegations came through his deputy last week, leading to pressure from his party for him to step down.

The investigation was initiated after Daraka Larimore-Hall, the second vice-chair of the California Democratic Party, revealed multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Bauman in an email.