The Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed a complaint against Senator Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. , clearing him of campaign finance and sexual misconduct allegations.
In a letter dated June 26, 2026, the panel stated it found no evidence that Gallego violated federal law, Senate rules, or related standards of conduct.
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The complaint was originally filed in April by Representative Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla. The committee commended Gallego for his cooperation during the investigation.
Gallego welcomed the outcome and blamed political opponents for the complaint.
He called on Luna to issue a public retraction and apologize for what he described as weaponizing the ethics process.
“I look forward to an apology from Rep.
Luna for weaponizing the ethics process while refusing to investigate historic corruption that's making life harder for families,” Gallego said.
The case emerged amid broader congressional scrutiny following the resignation of Representative Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. , who faced separate misconduct allegations.
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Gallego had served as campaign chair for Swalwell during his 2020 presidential bid and acknowledged that their friendship clouded his judgment.
“My friendship with him, our family's friendship together with him, clouded my judgment, and I was wrong — I deeply, deeply regret that,” Gallego stated.
Luna had publicly speculated about Gallego via social media after Swalwell left office, urging Senate leadership to investigate.
She later confirmed to CBS News that her posts targeted Gallego.
Following the committee's decision, Luna maintained her stance, writing on social media, “These are not conspiracy theories.” She added that further communications would eventually become public.
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The institutional scrutiny follows other congressional departures, including Representative Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who resigned after admitting to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
