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House Dem Leaders Call for Swalwell to End Gubernatorial Campaign

Former staffers and other women accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, prompting calls for him to leave the governor’s race.

House Dem Leaders Call for Swalwell to End Gubernatorial Campaign
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House Democratic leaders called on Rep. Eric Swalwell to end his California gubernatorial campaign and urged a swift investigation after sexual assault allegations were reported. Several other lawmakers also withdrew their support for his campaign.

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

California representative and gubernatorial candidate facing reported sexual assault allegations

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Pete Aguilar
D · CA-33

House Democratic Caucus Chair who joined the call for an investigation and for Swalwell to end his campaign

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House Minority Leader who shared a statement calling for an investigation and Swalwell to end his campaign

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House Minority Whip who joined the call for an investigation and for Swalwell to end his campaign

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Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

Senator who withdrew his endorsement of Swalwell's campaign

Ted Lieu
D · CA-36

Representative who withdrew his endorsement of Swalwell's campaign

Jared Moskowitz
D · FL-23

Representative who withdrew support for Swalwell's campaign

Ruben Gallego
D · AZ · SEN

Senator who withdrew support for Swalwell's campaign

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Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign After Allegations

Outlets agree Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations and denied them. Left-leaning outlets report the allegations and campaign suspension, with one article stressing due-process concerns about resignation calls. Center outlets emphasize the campaign fallout, including withdrawn support and calls for him to leave, while also reporting his denials and an investigation. Right-leaning outlets foreground demands that he leave the race or Congress and, in some articles, add sharply critical commentary or partisan implications.

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