Swalwell Resigns Amid Scandal After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Derail Gubernatorial Bid

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.