You Vote: With 2 US congressmen resigning Monday over sexual misconduct allegations, what say you?

Swalwell and Gonzales both face sexual misconduct allegations and Gonzales has acknowledged he had an affair with a former staffer who later committed suicide.

Published: April 13, 2026 8:15pm

California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday that he will be resigning from the House, a day after he suspended his gubernatorial campaign in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations.

“I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past," Swalwell said in a statement. "I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make."

Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales said Monday he will file his retirement from the House of Representatives when it returns Tuesday.

Swalwell and Gonzales both face sexual misconduct allegations and Gonzales has acknowledged he had an affair with a former staffer who later committed suicide. The acknowledgment and backlash prompted him to end his reelection campaign last month.

A second former staffer accused Gonzales earlier this month of seeking a sexual relationship with her in 2020.

You Vote: With 2 US congressmen resigning Monday over sexual misconduct allegations, what say you?

I think other members of Congress were aware of their actions, but chose not to say anything
20% (1012 votes)
I think these 2 are the tip of a much larger iceberg
65% (3224 votes)
I think this is rare behavior for members of Congress
1% (34 votes)
I'm happy to see both leave in disgrace, especially Swalwell
14% (688 votes)
I'm happy to see both leave in disgrace, especially Gonzales
0% (10 votes)
Total votes: 4968

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