Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez will step down after allegations of misconduct involving staffers
Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzalez have said they will resign from the US House of Representatives following accusations of sexual misconduct.
Swalwell, first elected to Congress in 2013, denied the allegations, claiming they were part of an effort to derail his campaign for governor of his home state of California, where he had been one of the top contenders. He suspended his campaign on Sunday and announced plans to leave Congress the following day.
“I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment…
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