Following Representative Eric Swalwell's resignation amid sexual assault allegations, candidates for California governor are scrambling to capture his supporters ahead of the June primary in a wide-open race to succeed Gavin Newsom.
ALSO MENTIONED Matt Mahan, Democratic gubernatorial candidate; Tom Steyer, Democratic gubernatorial candidate; Chad Bianco, Republican gubernatorial candidate; Corey Jackson, State Assemblymember; Gavin Newsom, outgoing Governor; Nick Schultz, State Assemblymember
While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
