Alameda County voters hold a special election on Tuesday, about two weeks after a prior primary, to select a replacement for Eric Swalwell, the former U.S. congressman who resigned earlier this year after facing sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell had been a candidate for higher office, but the allegations derailed his campaign and contributed to his withdrawal from politics. After Swalwell resigned in April, officials schedule a special election to fill the remainder of his term. The election follows a regular primary held earlier this month, in which two Democratic candidates finished at the top of the field. The winner of Tuesday’s vote will represent the district until the term is complete. The process reflects California’s approach of holding a preliminary contest to narrow candidates, then using a subsequent election to decide the final replacement. Reporting across outlets notes the tight timeline between the primary and the replacement vote.