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Representative Eric Swalwell dropped his gubernatorial bid while facing sexual misconduct allegations and calls for his resignation from the House.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell dropped his California gubernatorial bid but faces mounting calls for his resignation or expulsion from the House following sexual assault and misconduct allegations. Democratic and Republican lawmakers are weighing expulsion votes for both Swalwell and Representative Tony Gonzales.
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Media outlets across the political spectrum are providing uniformly negative coverage of Swalwell’s resignation and the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign. While center-left sources like The Daily Beast focus on the procedural pressure from the House Ethics Committee, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and The American Spectator emphasize the "ignominy" of the scandal and the increasing number of accusers.
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