Newsom sets summer special election for Swalwell’s seat
Eric Swalwell resigned from the House and ended his gubernatorial bid following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Eric Swalwell resigned from the House and ended his gubernatorial bid following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
California Governor Gavin Newsom set an August 18 special election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell, following Swalwell's resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations. This adds to a wave of House vacancies including the resignation of Texas Republican Tony Gonzales.
Resigned Representative (R-TX) following staffer affair
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Late Representative (R-CA)
Candidate for CA-14
Former Representative and New Jersey Governor-elect
California State Senator and candidate
Outlets across the spectrum are reporting on Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress and his gubernatorial bid following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Right-leaning sources like Fox News and Breitbart emphasize a "culture of silence" among Democrats and use more severe language regarding the accusations. In contrast, center and left-leaning outlets like AP News and The Intercept focus on the broader institutional reckoning in Congress and the speed of the Democratic party's response compared to past scandals.
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