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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and assault.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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California Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following a wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations, ending a 13-year career after his party leadership, led by Nancy Pelosi, withdrew their support.
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While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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