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Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress

Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress

Rep. Eric Swalwell's political career has collapsed following a series of explosive allegations involving sexual assault and harassment.

The seven-term lawmaker announced his resignation from Congress just days after the House Ethics Committee opened a formal inquiry into his conduct.

While denying the most serious claims, Swalwell apologized for past mistakes in judgment that have alienated his Democratic base.

His exit has dramatically reshaped the race for California governor, leaving major donors and supporters scrambling for a new frontrunner.

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
United States House Committee on Ethics
Standing committee of the United States House of Representatives
California
State of the United States of America
Alvin Bragg
American lawyer and District Attorney of New York County (born 1973)