Democrat Swalwell resigns from US Congress after assault claims
Swalwell had built a profile as one of President Donald Trump’s loudest critics, helping manage his second impeachment proceedings in 2021
www.moneycontrol.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Eric Swalwell announced he will resign from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and a House Ethics Committee investigation, with a special election expected to fill the seat .
- The resignation comes as colleagues and some officials had urged him to step down and as investigations progressed, including investigations by Manhattan prosecutors and the House Ethics Committee .
- California’s governor set a date for a special election to fill Swalwell’s seat (August 18, 2026, per California coverage) as Swalwell exited the governor’s race and left Congress .
If you’d like, I can pull the latest local updates from Texas/California outlets or provide a concise timeline of the events and the implications for California’s governor’s race and the House, with direct quotes.