New York, April 14 (NationPress) Two members of the US House of Representatives facing expulsion due to serious allegations of sexual misconduct have made the decision to resign.

Democrat Eric Swalwell, previously a candidate for California governor, announced his resignation on X on Monday. While he claimed the allegations were unfounded, he expressed regret for some “poor judgments” he made.

Swalwell, once considered a promising figure within the party, had revealed his suspension of the governor campaign just a day earlier.

Republican Tony Gonzales, who initially resisted calls to step down following the tragic suicide of a staff member amid claims of coercion to engage in an affair, has now also declared his intention to resign, stating, “There is a time for everything, and God has a plan for us.”

Swalwell is under criminal investigation in New York City, where one of four women accusing him reported a sexual assault at a hotel.

The other three women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct and harassment. Swalwell, a married father of three, finds himself under scrutiny as the House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into the allegations against him. A Republican member of the House has indicated plans to propose a motion for his expulsion.

Regina Santos-Aviles, a former employee of Gonzales, tragically took her own life last year by self-immolation.

Although Gonzales initially denied any involvement in her death or an affair, he later admitted to the relationship. Text messages exchanged between them and her communications with another staff member regarding the affair have compounded the pressure he faces.

Another staff member has accused Gonzales, who is married with six children, of soliciting nude photographs and sexual favors.

Swalwell's withdrawal from the gubernatorial race has sparked optimism within the Democratic Party, which was at risk of being excluded from the election due to California's primary system.

California's non-partisan primaries allow the top two candidates, regardless of party, to advance to the election. With at least ten Democrats vying for the nomination, there were concerns that a split in votes could allow two Republicans to emerge as the frontrunners in the November election.

Swalwell was among the four leading Democrats in the polls, with none surpassing 16 percent. His exit from the race increases the likelihood that Democratic voters could unite behind a single candidate, enhancing the chance for a Democrat to secure a top position in the primary.