Bernadette Comfort

Overview

Bernadette Comfort was acting chair of the Pennsylvania Republican Party. She was accused of knowing about and ignoring sexual harassment complaints against party officials, including former chairman …

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Bernadette Comfort was acting chair of the Pennsylvania Republican Party. She was accused of knowing about and ignoring sexual harassment complaints against party officials, including former chairman Val DiGiorgio. Multiple women alleged she failed to take action when informed of inappropriate behavior. Her handling of harassment allegations became a major issue in the race for party chair. Comfort denied the allegations but faced significant criticism.