Swalwell Suspends Campaign for California Governor Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for Governor of California amid sexual assault allegations and calls for his resignation from Congress.
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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for Governor of California amid sexual assault allegations and calls for his resignation from Congress.
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104 stories · 95–96 · updated Sep 24, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell has suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following multiple sexual assault allegations and is facing bipartisan calls to resign from Congress, including potential expulsion motions and a federal investigation.
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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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