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Swalwell Resigns Amid Scandal After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Derail Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct that ended his gubernatorial bid. He will step down from his seat after multiple bombshell reports forced him to drop out of a run for governor.
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced his resignation from Congress on Monday after multiple bombshell reports forced him to drop out of a gubernatorial bid amid sexual misconduct allegations that had surfaced earlier. The news comes as a result of reports alleging Swalwell had an affair with a 16-year-old campaign staffer during his 2014 congressional campaign. Swalwell's resignation will leave a vacant seat in California's delegation, pending a special election to fill the term.
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