U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday he plans to resign from Congress.
The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into the Democratic lawmaker Monday over allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims involving a staff member.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) April 13, 2026
In a statement on social media Monday afternoon, Swalwell said he planned to step down.
"I am deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents for mistakes in judgement I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make."
"I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress."
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Republican representative to resign
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) also announced on Monday that he planned to resign from Congress. He admitted earlier to having an affair with a former staffer. That staffer later died by suicide.
"When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas," Gonzales wrote on social media.
There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas.
— Rep. Tony Gonzales (@RepTonyGonzales) April 13, 2026
Both Swalwell and Gonzales faced calls from within the House of Representatives to resign over allegations of misconduct.
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