Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives in April 2026 to preempt imminent expulsion votes following investigations into sexual misconduct. Eric Swalwell was accused by multiple former staffers of sexual harassment and assault, including a 2018 allegation that he drugged, raped, and choked a woman in a California hotel. He denied all assault allegations but admitted to making mistakes in judgment. The Manhattan district attorney launched a probe into an alleged assault in New York, and the Department of Homeland Security investigated his employment of an unauthorized foreign national as a nanny. Tony Gonzales was investigated by the House Ethics Committee for sexual misconduct and preferential treatment regarding staff. He admitted to an affair with a subordinate who later died by suicide. Text messages confirmed he sent sexually explicit messages to this staffer and another aide, including persistent requests for nude photos. He initially denied the affair and claimed he was being blackmailed.