title: List of 1880s American state and local politicians convicted of crimes
text: # List of 1880s American state and local politicians convicted of crimes
  
  This list includes American politicians at the state and local levels who have been convicted of felony crimes committed while in office by decade; this list encompasses the 1880s.
  
  At the bottom of the article are links to related articles which deal with politicians who are involved in federal scandals (political and sexual), as well as differentiating among federal, state and local convictions. Also excluded are crimes which occur outside the politician's tenure in office unless they specifically stem from acts during his time of service.
  
  Entries are arranged by date, from most current to less recent, and by state.
  
  ## Kentucky
  
  * State Treasurer James "Honest Dick" Tate (D) was convicted of fraud and theft. (1888)
  
  ## Louisiana
  
  * State Treasurer Edward A. Burke (D) was convicted of fraud and theft. (1888)
  