US Congressman Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress after dropping out of the California governor race amid increasing pressure from allegations of sexual misconduct. In a heartfelt letter posted on X, Swalwell apologized to his family, staff, and constituents, admitting to 'mistakes in judgment' in the past. He vowed to combat the 'serious, false allegations' against him while also taking responsibility for his actions. The allegations involve four women accusing him of misconduct, prompting an ethics inquiry in Congress. In his resignation, Swalwell stated it was essential to not distract from his duties to his constituents, especially as the ethics committee resumes investigations upon Congress's return from recess. Meanwhile, another congressman, Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, announced his retirement following similar scrutiny over his conduct. The developments come amid a crowded Democratic primary for the governor's race in California, where Swalwell was initially viewed as a frontrunner.