Democrat Jason Bauer resigns amid allegations about role in Tea Party

Jason Bauer, former Director of Operations for the Oakland County Democratic Party has tendered his resignation amid allegations about his role in The Tea Party.

A slate of candidates was provided to Oakland County Clerk Ruth Johnson, a candidate for the Republican Party's nomination for Secretary of State, for the November general election.

Johnson's office later discovered two of the candidates were under-aged and one was a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, and had no desire to be a candidate in Michigan.

Bauer had notorized the documents for the candidates, which at least one candidate says he did not sign.

According to the Oakland County Democratic Party (OCDP), "Upon first learning of allegations against one of the organization's staff members, the county party's Executive Board immediately called for a meeting."

"The board swiftly acted to request and accept Jason Bauer's resignation from employment. We are saddened by this situation, but cannot condone his alleged actions. For the sake of the organization, we must part ways effective immediately."

OCDP says they had no role in the situation which would mean that Bauer was acting on his own outside of the party.

The Michigan State Elections Board, on a two to two vote, refused to certify "The Tea Party". A representative for The Tea Party says they will appeal the decision.

Bauer could face charges for improper use of his Notary license.