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April 14, 2026
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid misconduct allegations
- Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct, facing potential expulsion from Congress.
- Their resignations followed bipartisan pressure from colleagues, including Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Teresa Leger Fernández, emphasizing the need for accountability.
- Swalwell has faced multiple allegations dating back to 2019, while Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide.
6 Sources
- Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Set Up Special Election Fights in Texas and CaliforniaApr 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM · NYT
- 4/14: The Takeout with Major GarrettApr 15, 2026 at 12:57 AM · CBS News
- A bipartisan duo helped force Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales to resign. They say other House members could be next.Apr 15, 2026 at 1:29 AM · CBS News
- Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in CongressApr 15, 2026 at 5:06 AM · ABC News
- Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in CongressApr 15, 2026 at 5:14 AM · ABC News
- Political strategists break down fallout of Swalwell and Gonzales’ resignationsApr 15, 2026 at 5:37 AM · CNN