Breaking: Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Explosive Sexual Assault Allegations
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stunning political collapse, Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, April 13, 2026. The seven-term lawmaker’s departure follows a weekend of high-velocity scandals involving allegations of sexual assault and professional misconduct that have sent shockwaves through the Capitol.
The resignation effectively ends Swalwell’s tenure in the House and his once-promising bid for California Governor, which he suspended just 24 hours prior.
The Allegations That Toppled a Frontrunner
The crisis for Swalwell began on Friday, April 10, when the San Francisco Chronicle published a harrowing account from a former aide. The staffer alleged that Swalwell sexually assaulted her twice—once in 2019 and again in April 2024—incidents during which she said she was too intoxicated to consent.
Shortly after the Chronicle report, CNN released its own investigation featuring three additional women who accused the congressman of:
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Sending unsolicited explicit messages and nude photos via Snapchat.
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Pressuring subordinates for sexual favors.
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Inappropriate touching and “mistakes in judgment.”
A Defiant but Immediate Exit
In his resignation statement, Swalwell struck a tone of combined defiance and apology. While he vowed to fight the “serious, false allegation” of assault, he admitted to past “mistakes in judgment” that had become a distraction to his constituents.
“I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me… Expelling anyone in Congress without due process is wrong. But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress.”
The move came as the House Ethics Committee officially launched an investigation and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) prepared a privileged resolution to force his expulsion.
Political Fallout: Special Elections and Party Turmoil
Swalwell’s exit leaves a massive power vacuum in California’s 14th District and the gubernatorial race, where he was previously a frontrunner. Under California law, Governor Gavin Newsom must call a special election within 14 days to fill the vacancy.
The scandal has also intensified scrutiny on other members of Congress. Democratic leaders are reportedly weighing Swalwell’s departure against calls for Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to resign amid his own sexual misconduct allegations. Meanwhile, ethics clouds continue to linger over:
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Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.): Accused of misconduct and contract steering.
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.): Found to have committed 25 ethics violations involving campaign funds.
Timeline of a 72-Hour Collapse
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typical Democrat
Typical of people in power ( both Democrats and Republicans) who think they are above the law and have license to do whatever they want.
Hope the Visibility Brigade & Ridgewood JOLT get the memo
But Democrats always above the law and do no wrong
Just keep up the perpetual so -called peaceful protests
Scumbag…