US EditionRep. Eric Swalwell resigns from U.S. House after sexual misconduct allegations
The resignation follows multiple misconduct allegations and an Ethics Committee probe that began Monday, while a special election will be required in his district.
- On Monday, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced his resignation from Congress, ending his seven-term tenure following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted bipartisan calls for him to step down.
- The San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that a woman accused Swalwell of sexual assault in 2019 and 2024; Swalwell denies the allegations but apologized for "mistakes in judgment" on social media.
- Unions like the California Teachers Association and lawmakers including Nancy Pelosi withdrew support and called for his resignation; the House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation into the misconduct claims on Monday.
- Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna filed an expulsion motion over the weekend, but Swalwell stated that expelling members without due process is "wrong" and opted to resign instead to avoid distraction.
- Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal said "we believe women" and urged both Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign, highlighting broader accountability for sexual misconduct allegations across both parties in Congress.
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