Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor following allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor following allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including an accusation of rape that has prompted investigations by New York and California authorities.
called for expulsion
endorser of another candidate
called for resignation
withdrew support
mentioned regarding ethics investigation
gubernatorial candidate
former campaign chair who withdrew support
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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