Swalwell and Gonzales Resign

Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell and Republican Representative Tony Gonzales submitted their formal resignations to the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

The move followed multiple accusations of sexual assault and harassment, including a new report from model Lonna Drewes alleging a 2018 assault by Swalwell.

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other leaders supported the swift exits to avoid rare expulsion votes.

These vacancies further narrow the divide in the House as both parties prepare for high-stakes special elections in California and Texas.