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Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign amid misconduct claims - NBC News

The California Democrat and the Texas Republican had both faced potential expulsion votes after they were accused of sexual misconduct with staff members.

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By Scott Wong, Kyle Stewart, Lizzie Jensen
Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 4h ago
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign amid misconduct claims - NBC News

Photo: Scott Wong, Kyle Stewart, Lizzie Jensen's photo

WASHINGTON Both Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, resigned from Congress in disgrace Tuesday, pre-empting a push by their House colleagues to expel them from office. Sub…Read more

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