Swalwell and Gonzales Resign From Congress
Representative Tony Gonzales resigned amid pressure regarding an affair with a staffer that reportedly preceded her suicide.
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Tony Gonzales Resigns Amid Ethics Probe and Staffer Suicide43 articles·31 sources·Avg cred 75/100
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Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned on the same day in April 2026 following separate allegations of sexual misconduct. The unprecedented dual departures follow intense bipartisan pressure and a failed House vote to keep ethics investigation records sealed.
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