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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following sexual assault allegations and faces calls to resign from his House seat.
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411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following sexual assault allegations. This departure reshapes the 2026 primary as rivals scramble for his supporters and House colleagues call for his resignation or expulsion.
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Across the political spectrum, outlets are reporting on Representative Eric Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Mainstream and left-leaning sources like NBC News and Blue Virginia emphasize the bipartisan nature of the fallout, highlighting calls for expulsion from fellow Democrats. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Next News Network and Breitbart frame the event as a "meltdown," frequently connecting the current scandal to previous controversies regarding Swalwell's past security ties.
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