ToplineRep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said Monday he will resign from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct, announcing his exit quickly after Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., also said he would step down following separate allegations of sexual assault—which he has denied.Gonzales has denied wrongdoing in the matter. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesKey FactsGonzales wrote in a tweet he will file his resignation Tuesday, writing, “There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all.”Gonzales, who has denied wrongdoing, was accused in February of having an affair with a former staff member, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last year.Swalwell apologized to his “family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” in the statement, calling the allegation “false” and saying efforts to remove him from Congress “without due process… is wrong.”The congressman added it was “also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties.”A former staffer accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her in a New York City hotel in 2024, resulting in the congressman dropping his bid for California governor.The alleged assault was detailed in reports from the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN, with the woman claiming she was too intoxicated to consent and that Swalwell “didn’t stop,” adding, “I was pushing him off of me, saying no.”The CNN article contained claims from four women who accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct including allegations he sent unsolicited nude images and explicit messages.What To Watch ForSwalwell dropped his bid for California governor on Sunday ahead of the primary election on June 2. The congressman was considered one of the Democratic frontrunners for the governor nomination before the allegations came to light, presumably improving the odds for billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer and former Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif. Prior to Swalwell’s exit from the race, several polls gave Republican candidate and conservative political commentator Steve Hilton the edge over all candidates, with Swalwell coming in not far behind him.Key BackgroundGonzales accused the husband of the late staffer of blackmail, though a lawyer representing the husband disputed the claim. Gonzales was married at the time of the alleged affair and is a father to six children. He did not step away from Congress despite bipartisan calls to do so. The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into Gonzales last month to evaluate the allegations against him. Swalwell also faced an investigation from the committee and garnered several calls for his resignation or removal. On Friday, Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., said she intended to force a floor vote to censure Swalwell.Further ReadingEric Swalwell Under Investigation After Sexual Assault Allegation Against Him (Forbes)Rep. Tony Gonzales Facing Ethics Investigation For Alleged Affair With Former Staff Member (Forbes)