Eric Swalwell to Resign From Congress Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations: 'I Must Take Responsibility'

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday he will resign from Congress, days after ending his campaign for governor amid widening allegations of sexual misconduct. "I'm deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell said in a statement posted on X. "I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make." pic.twitter.com/JbKgSORgu4 - Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) April 13, 2026 The announcement comes as the House Ethics Committee opened an . . .