Oregon governor resigns amid ethics scandal involving fiancée

By Shelby Sebens PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) - Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber resigned on Friday amid influence-peddling allegations involving his fiancée that have triggered a criminal corruption probe and led to a frenzy of criticism from prominent fellow Democrats, once strong allies. Kitzhaber said his resignation would take effect next Wednesday, when Secretary of State Kate Brown would take over at the helm of the strongly Democratic Pacific Northwest state until an election can be held next