""I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.""
""Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties.""
""I plan to resign my seat in Congress. I will work with my staff in the coming days to ensure they are able, in my absence, to serve the needs of the good people of the 14th congressional district.""
""Local prosecutors in both California and New York announced this weekend that they are looking into the allegations that Swalwell raped a former staff member twice.""
Swalwell announced his intention to resign from Congress due to serious allegations against him, emphasizing the need to focus on his duties. He acknowledged the possibility of an expulsion vote and criticized the lack of due process. Despite not being criminally charged, he faces allegations of sexual misconduct. His resignation could leave his seat vacant, and it will be up to Governor Gavin Newsom to decide on a special election to fill the position, potentially occurring later this year.
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