US EditionDemocrats Urge Swalwell to Quit California Governor Race
Prominent supporters and labor unions withdrew backing as Swalwell denied the allegations and vowed to fight them, with 13% support in a March poll.
- On Friday, Rep. Eric Swalwell's California gubernatorial campaign faced collapse after the San Francisco Chronicle reported a former staffer's allegations that he sexually assaulted her twice, in 2019 and 2024.
- The staffer alleged assaults occurred while she was too intoxicated to consent; CNN reported three other women alleged misconduct, while Swalwell's attorney issued cease-and-desist letters calling the claims "false."
- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Adam Schiff withdrew endorsements Friday, with Pelosi stating the "extremely sensitive matter" requires investigation "outside of a gubernatorial campaign."
- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, campaign co-chair, resigned Friday as senior aides departed; the California Teachers Association and other major groups suspended their support amid the mounting scrutiny.
- With mail-in voting beginning next month before the June 2 primary, analysts warn the fallout could reshape California's top-two primary and allow Republicans to advance if Democratic support fragments.
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Bass, Villaraigosa Join Calls for Eric Swalwell to Exit Governor's Race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Saturday joined the growing list of elected officials and others calling for Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, to withdraw from the California governor’s race and resign from Congress after at least four women accused him of sexual misconduct — including a former staffer. “Mr. Swalwell should end his campaign and resign from Congress immediately,” Bass posted on the X. “His conduct i…
Fla. GOP rep files motion to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress — following sexual assault allegations against Calif. governor candidate
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says she will force a House floor vote next week on removing embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from Congress following stunning sexual assault allegations against him – saying she won’t serve with “sexual deviants.”
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