James Tracey Jr.

Overview

James Tracey Jr., a Republican candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, was indicted for rape in Rhode Island. He remained in the race, won the Republican primary, but lost the general election. He later pleaded no contest.

Description

Tracey was indicted on a rape charge in Rhode Island while running as a Republican candidate for the Maine House of Representatives. Despite the indictment, he stayed in the race and won the GOP primary before losing in the general election. He subsequently entered a no-contest plea to the charges.