Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 07:23 IST

The development came after the House Ethics Committee on Monday announced that it has opened an investigation into misconduct allegations against Swalwell.

Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell of California on Tuesday resigned from Congress amid sexual assault allegations.

The development came after the House Ethics Committee on Monday announced that it has opened an investigation into the misconduct allegations against Swalwell.

The California Democrat was under increasing scrutiny after it was reported that a former staffer accused the Democratic Representative of sexual assault, describing a night of drinking that ended with Swalwell having sex with her when she could not consent.

Swalwell, who suspended his campaign for California governor this weekend, was also facing calls for expulsion from Congress.

The committee said in a statement that it has opened an investigation into allegations that Swalwell “violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of his duties or the discharge of his responsibilities, with respect to allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision."

The panel stated that “the mere fact that it is investigating these allegations, and publicly disclosing its review, does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred."

In addition to the allegation of sexual assault, three other women who spoke with CNN alleged other sexual misconduct, including that Swalwell sent unsolicited nude photos and graphic messages.

Swalwell has strongly and repeatedly denied allegations of sexual assault.

(With agency inputs)

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