The Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed a complaint filed against Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., that alleged campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct. The decision was communicated in a letter released by Gallego's office on Monday.
According to the letter, the committee "did not find evidence" that Gallego's actions contravened any laws, Senate rules, or ethical standards for members of Congress. All six committee members, comprising three Republicans and three Democrats, signed the note.
The investigation involved collecting statements from individuals, scrutinizing federal campaign finance filings, and examining congressional financial disclosures. Committee members expressed their appreciation for Gallego's prompt engagement with investigators following media reports of the allegations and acknowledged his full cooperation.
The complaint was initiated by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., and was reportedly prompted by accusations of sexual assault and misconduct leveled against Gallego's former congressional colleague, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. These allegations had previously led Swalwell to withdraw from the 2026 California gubernatorial race and resign from Congress in April.
Gallego issued a statement clarifying his position: "I want to be clear: I had no knowledge of the allegations of assault, harassment, and predatory behavior against Eric Swalwell."
Politico reported earlier this month that federal campaign finance records indicated Gallego and Swalwell had used funds from a joint campaign account to cover the expenses for a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. The Senate Ethics Committee's review encompassed these financial details as part of its investigation.