In light of Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix’s resignation this afternoon, Iowa Democratic Party released the following statement:

“This is an unfortunate end for Senator Dix, one which clearly demonstrates that the Senate Republicans have done nothing, besides firing the victim, to address the serious issues of sexual harassment that continue to plague their caucus and party. It is long past time for Republicans to address how their elected officials act at the Capitol and represent the people of Iowa. Democrats stand ready to once again provide honorable leadership in the Iowa Legislature and put this shameful mess behind us.”