John Ensign

John Eric Ensign (born March 25, 1958) is an American veterinarian and former politician. He served as Senator of Nevada from 2001 to 2011. He resigned on May 3, 2011 due to an ethics violation of Senate rules. He was involved in a sex scandal because of a relationship with a Senate aide.

John Ensign
United States Senator from Nevada
In office January 3, 2001 – May 3, 2011
Preceded by	Richard Bryan
Succeeded by	Dean Heller
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's 1st district
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999
Preceded by	James Bilbray
Succeeded by	Shelley Berkley
Personal details
Born	(1958-03-25) March 25, 1958 (age 67) Roseville, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Darlene Sciaretta[1]
Children	3
Education	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Oregon State University (BS) Colorado State University, Fort Collins (DVM)
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On April 21, 2011, he said he would resign from office on May 3,^[2] stating that he "will not continue to subject my family, my constituents, or the Senate to any further rounds of investigation, depositions, drawn out proceedings, or especially public hearings."^[3]