Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell

As of May 2026, both Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Eric Swalwell have resigned from Congress amid serious misconduct allegations and ethics investigations. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, resigned on April 14, 2026, following allegations of sexual misconduct, including a recent accusation that he drugged, raped, and choked a woman in 2018. Swalwell has categorically denied these allegations, calling them false and politically motivated (NBC News). His resignation came as investigations into misconduct, including sexual assault allegations, were ongoing, and he had previously apologized for making "mistakes" but denied the assault claims (NBC News). Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, resigned on the same day amid allegations of sexual misconduct and an ethics investigation into an affair with a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide in September 2025. Text messages revealed Gonzales had sent sexually explicit messages to Santos-Aviles in May 2024 and had admitted to having an affair with her. The investigation into Gonzales was concluded, and he faced accusations of blackmail and inappropriate conduct, with some reports indicating he attempted to dismiss or downplay the allegations (NBC News; Texas Tribune). Gonzales also faced public condemnation from colleagues and calls for resignation due to the explicit messages and alleged affair (Texas Tribune). In summary, both representatives resigned amidst allegations of sexual misconduct and ethics violations, with investigations and public controversies significantly impacting their careers.