Thad McCotter, House Representative from Michigan resigned the other day due to signature/ballot issues. Because of a law, MI must have a special election for his empty seat, which will basically prove to be a waste of money. Somehow, I don't think McCotter was very wise about this, and probably has fried any chance of returning to politics if he ever wants to.
Read about his resigning here:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78191.htmlSpecial Election here:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/charlie-m ... 28590.html