An ethical reckoning has hit Capitol Hill with seven months to go until the midterm elections.

The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations.

The allegations, which he denies, have upended his bid to be California's next governor.

The allegations concerning both congressmen concerned interactions with former staffers.

Democratic congressman dropped out of California governor’s race after reports of sexual misconduct

Swalwell has denied the allegations and said he'll continue to fight the "serious, false allegation made against me."

Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, which he has denied.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell was a leading candidate for California governor but faced growing calls to resign after allegations of sexual misconduct were published last week.

Four women have accused the California Democrat of misconduct, including assault and harassment.

The Republican's announcement came right after Rep. Eric Swalwell said he would resign from Congress over sex assault allegations.

Il deputato repubblicano Tony Gonzales "presenterà le dimissioni" dal Congresso quando la Camera tornerà a riunirsi oggi, con un annuncio maturato un'ora dopo quello dello stesso…

Representatives Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, announced Monday they would resign amid scrutiny over their conduct

He denies claims of sexual assault but admits " mistakes" and says he will resign.

The Arizona senator denied rumors about the congressman last week, then told him to "get out" following allegations of sexual assault.

Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men

Congressmen Tony Gonzales joined Eric Swalwell in resigning from Congress on Tuesday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct.

The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.

A day after former Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress while facing sexual assault allegations, a new accuser has come forward.