(LAPEER) — A Michigan lawmaker who was forced out of office in a sex scandal has filed to run for a county prosecutor’s post. The Lapeer County clerk’s office says Todd Courser, who resigned from the state House in September over an extramarital affair and cover-up scheme, is among the challengers to incumbent Tim Turkelson in the Republican primary in August. Courser, who is a lawyer, says in a statement Tuesday he’s running “after much prayer and consideration.” Cindy Gamrat of Plainwell was expelled from the state House for her role in their extramarital affair cover-up attempt. She and Courser also face criminal charges. Turkelson last year determined Gamrat’s husband wouldn’t face charges related to the scandal. Turkelson says he’s surprised by Courser’s filing.
