Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations
Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid investigations into sexual misconduct allegations.
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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid investigations into sexual misconduct allegations.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California Governor following serious allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape. The announcement comes after law enforcement investigations were launched and high-profile Democratic allies withdrew their support.
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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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