After dropping gubernatorial bid, Swalwell still faces calls to resign or face expulsion from US House
Representative Tony Gonzales faces potential expulsion alongside Swalwell after admitting to an affair with a staffer.
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Representative Tony Gonzales faces potential expulsion alongside Swalwell after admitting to an affair with a staffer.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell dropped his California gubernatorial bid but faces mounting calls for his resignation or expulsion from the House following sexual assault and misconduct allegations. Democratic and Republican lawmakers are weighing expulsion votes for both Swalwell and Representative Tony Gonzales.
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Outlets across the political spectrum are reporting on Representative Tony Gonzales's retirement following an admitted affair and a House Ethics Committee probe. While AP News focuses on the bipartisan pressure for his resignation, right-leaning outlets like the Conservative Angle emphasize "equal accountability" by frequently pairing his case with allegations against Democrat Eric Swalwell. The Guardian adds further gravity to the framing, noting the staffer involved reportedly died by suicide.
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