Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual misconduct and assault allegations Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., ends congressional career after several accusations in sex scandal. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell , D-Calif., came with one of the most spectacular falls in political history. Just days ago, Swalwell was the leading Democratic candidate for governor of California and positioned to be one of two final candidates, with