Eric Swalwell Resigned Amid Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Representative Eric Swalwell was accused by a former staffer and a Southern California woman, Lonna Drewes, of sexual assault including allegations of drugging and rape dating back to 2018. Swalwell denied all allegations. The accusations led to the withdrawal of key endorsements and bipartisan calls for him to resign and exit the California governor's race.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office opened an investigation into the claims. Following mounting pressure, Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign and subsequently resigned from Congress. The allegations sparked bipartisan demands for his expulsion from Congress, and his resignation marked the culmination of the political fallout from the sexual misconduct accusations.