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Nancy Mace Demands Resignation of Four Members of Congress Over Misconduct as Swalwell and Gonzales Both Quit

Swalwell denied a sexual assault allegation, acknowledged other mistakes, and announced plans to resign from Congress.

Nancy Mace Demands Resignation of Four Members of Congress Over Misconduct as Swalwell and Gonzales Both Quit
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Nancy Mace called for four House members to resign or face expulsion, and Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced plans to leave Congress that evening. The story also describes allegations against the four members and a criminal investigation involving Swalwell.

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Representative who announced plans to resign amid misconduct allegations

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Tony Gonzales
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Representative who announced plans to retire from Congress after acknowledging an affair

Gonzales's version of this story ↗
Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative calling for four House members to resign or face expulsion

Mace's version of this story ↗

Former attorney general whom Mace supports compelling to testify

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Representative named in Mace’s resignation demand and facing ethics findings and allegations

Cory Mills
R · FL-7

Representative named in Mace’s resignation demand and facing ethics accusations

ALSO MENTIONED  Gavin Newsom, California governor mentioned as a potential successor to whom Swalwell had been a frontrunner

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Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Announce Resignations from Congress

Outlets agree that Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced plans to leave Congress amid misconduct allegations. Left-leaning outlets diverge: one condemns both lawmakers and Republican leaders, while the other mentions Swalwell’s departure only in passing in a critique of Trump’s economic record. Center outlets focus on misconduct allegations and possible expulsion, with one article also criticizing Swalwell’s continued access to former-member benefits. Right-leaning outlets connect the resignations to allegations and expulsion pressure, while some also raise possible partisan maneuvering.

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