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Evan Mecham, Governor of Arizona, was removed from office after being convicted in his impeachment trial.
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Evan Mecham
American politician (1924–2008)
Evan Mecham was an American businessman and the 17th governor of Arizona, serving from January 5, 1987, until his impeachment conviction on April 4, 1988. A decorated veteran of World War II, Mecham was an automotive dealership owner and occasional newspaper publisher.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Impeachment
Process for charging a public official with legal offenses by the legislature(s)
Impeachment is a process by which a legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct. Impeachment tends to be confined to ministerial officials as the unique nature of their positions may place ministers beyond the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)