Sen Chuck Schumer's longtime communications director was forced to resign after the 2018 midterm elections over allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with junior staffers.

A spokesperson for Schumer said of Matt House: 'Upon learning that he had inappropriate encounters within the office and that it was making some staff uncomfortable, he was asked to leave.'

House had worked as the New York Democrat's communications director for nearly six years.

'I absolutely loved my time working in the senate and it was the honor of my life,' House said in a statement to HuffPost.

'I deeply regret the mistakes I made on the number of occasions when I had too much to drink, and I apologize to anyone who was affected by my behavior.'

Chuck Schumer's longtime communications director Matt House (right) was forced to resign after the 2018 midterm elections over allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with junior staffers, a spokesperson for the New York senator revealed on Friday

House continuted: 'I have always respected all of my colleagues and I was horrified to learn that I made anyone feel uncomfortable.

'In the past three months, I've stopped drinking and I've committed to making myself a better colleague and person.'

A source who spoke to HuffPost on the condition of anonymity reported that no legal complaints were filed against House as a result of the inappropriate behavior.

Prior to working for Schumer, House served in a series of communications-related roles including in Sen Joe Biden’s Democratic 2008 presidential campaign and in former New Hampshire Rep Paul Hodes' congressional office.

News of his departure from Schumer's office was met with bipartisan praise for House as well as speculation regarding why he was leaving.

The senate minority leader has not commented publicly on the matter.