Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) have both resigned from Congress, thinning an already razor-thin House majority. The departures follow a week in which sexual abuse allegations are spurring broader calls for a reckoning on Capitol Hill.
Why it matters: Every seat matters when margins are this tight. Two simultaneous vacancies — one from each party — mean special elections, redrawn political math, and a window for both parties to flip seats before the midterms. Former Pence aide Olivia Troye has announced she will run for Congress as a Democrat.
What’s next: Watch for special election announcements in both districts. The political math in the House shifts with every vacancy.
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