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Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress

Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress

Eric Swalwell's political career has collapsed rapidly following accusations from four women ranging from sexual harassment to rape.

The seven-term congressman, once considered a frontrunner to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, stated he would step down to fight the 'false allegations' while apologizing for past mistakes in judgment.

The House Ethics Committee has formally opened an investigation into his conduct, and several battleground Democrats have already begun redirecting his campaign donations to charity.

His exit significantly reshapes the landscape for the California gubernatorial race and leaves a vacant seat in a deeply Democratic district.

Eric Swalwell United States Congress, Public domain
Eric Swalwell
American lawyer and politician (born 1980)
United States House of Representatives
Lower house of the United States Congress
California
State of the United States of America
United States House Committee on Ethics
Standing committee of the United States House of Representatives
Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019