Eric Swalwell Misconduct Allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell announced in mid-April 2026 that he will resign from Congress after multiple women publicly accused him of sexual misconduct and assault, allegations he has denied while acknowledging unspecified "mistakes in judgment." The Manhattan District Attorney's Office and Los Angeles authorities have opened inquiries — with the Manhattan DA publicly inviting other survivors to contact its Special Victims Division — and the Department of Justice has also launched a criminal review. The House Ethics Committee likewise confirmed it had moved beyond a preliminary review to open an investigation into whether Swalwell may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including toward an employee; several outlets reported his resignation would likely end that committee inquiry. At least five women have come forward in reporting across outlets, with allegations ranging from unwanted explicit messages and photos to claims of drugging and rape tied to incidents in 2018 and in New York in 2024. Swalwell suspended and then ended his California gubernatorial campaign as the allegations and probes intensified.