Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress, Ends Governor Campaign

Outlets report that Eric Swalwell ended his California gubernatorial campaign and announced he would resign from Congress amid sexual-misconduct allegations he denies.

Left-leaning outlets frame the departures as a call for accountability, highlighting lawmakers’ demands that he leave and Ruben Gallego’s regret over defending him. Center outlets largely track the allegations and their political fallout, including effects on the governor’s race, the vacant seat and Gallego’s response. Right-leaning outlets often argue that Democratic leaders knew of or protected Swalwell and frame the disclosures as political maneuvering; some also focus on his earlier due-process stance.