Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress

Representative Eric Swalwell has announced his resignation from Congress and suspended his campaign for California governor following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.

The House Ethics Committee has concurrently opened a formal investigation into the seven-term Democrat's conduct, which reportedly includes claims of sexual assault and harassment.

Swalwell issued a statement apologizing for past 'mistakes in judgment' while vowing to fight what he termed false allegations.

His exit has dramatically reshaped the California gubernatorial primary and left Democrats scrambling to find a new frontrunner.