Former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress while under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, though she had filed paperwork to run for re-election just days before her resignation.

Cherfilus-McCormick stepped down from her House seat amid mounting pressure from the Ethics Committee investigation and federal charges. The timing of her resignation came after the committee had ramped up its examination of her conduct.

Despite her resignation, Cherfilus-McCormick remains registered as a candidate for re-election to her congressional seat. She had submitted the necessary paperwork to appear on the ballot in the days preceding her decision to leave office.

The former congresswoman's departure creates a vacancy in Florida's congressional delegation. The Ethics Committee's investigation and federal charges prompted increased scrutiny that ultimately led to her resignation from the position she had held since winning a special election.

The situation highlights the complex timing issues that can arise when members of Congress face legal and ethical challenges while election deadlines approach. Cherfilus-McCormick's case demonstrates how resignation decisions may come after critical filing periods have already passed.