The Facts

After serious and credible allegations were made from four women that Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted or raped them, he dropped out of the race for Governor and now has resigned from Congress. The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into whether he violated the Code of Official Conduct, and the Manhattan District Attorney is investigating allegations tied to conduct in New York.

The Context

East Bay voters in California’s 14th Congressional District will choose a replacement through a June 16 special primary and an Aug. 18 special election. Under California’s special-election rules, the governor had to act quickly once the seat became vacant.

The GrowSF Take

Good riddance.