Congressman Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations in Governor Race

Accusations of sexual misconduct have disrupted the California governor's race. U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell, a candidate, is accused of assaulting a former staffer. He is also accused of behaving inappropriately with other women. Swalwell has not yet publicly addressed the specific claims. The allegations come from a former aide. They were first reported by a political news website. Swalwell is a Democratic representative. He has served in Congress since 2013. He entered the race to become California's next governor earlier this year. The campaign has been upended by the claims. Political analysts say the situation could significantly impact the election. No legal charges have been filed. The congressional ethics process, which reviews member conduct, has not commented.