Bob Filner

Robert Earl Filner (September 4, 1942 – April 20, 2025) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party.

Filner served as the United States representative for California's 50th and 51st congressional districts from 1993 to 2012. He chaired the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs from 2007 to 2011.

Filner was elected the 35th mayor of San Diego in 2012 and served until his resignation in August 2013 following multiple allegations of sexual harassment. He later pleaded guilty to state charges of false imprisonment and battery.