"Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday following the Friday publication of allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer from his Castro Valley office. While he denies the allegations, he was facing an expulsion proceeding in the House."
"Within hours of his making his departure official on Tuesday, a second woman from Los Angeles came forward with a story of being drugged and raped by Swalwell in 2018. This was one year prior to the first of two incidents described by the former staffer."
Eric Swalwell officially vacated his congressional seat, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to announce a special election for August 18. Swalwell's resignation followed allegations of sexual assault, which he denies. His current term ends in January, and candidates are already campaigning for the primary to replace him. State Senator Aisha Wahab, former Dublin Mayor Melissa Hernandez, and San Leandro City Councilmember Victor Aguilar Jr. are among those running. The winner of the special election will serve the remaining five months of Swalwell's term.
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