Eric Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Swalwell suspended his campaign amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations from four women.

He wrote he was deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment made in the past.

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The Manhattan DA opened a criminal investigation into the claims.

All 21 House and Senate Democrats rescinded their support.

Fellow California Reps. Huffman, Khanna and Liccardo called for him to resign from Congress.

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds said both Swalwell and Gonzales need to go home.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced plans to file a motion to expel Swalwell.

Huffman, Jayapal and Leger Fernández said they would vote to expel.

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They also support expelling Rep. Tony Gonzales.

Expulsion votes in the House are rare.

Swalwell is not running for reelection to his House seat.

Swalwell's downfall triggered a broader reckoning within the Democratic Party.

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The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it.

The allegations came as he was a leading contender to replace Gavin Newsom.

His exit leaves a crowded field of Democratic contenders.

The political landscape in California and Washington was thrown into flux.