Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations
Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual misconduct and rape, which he denies.
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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual misconduct and rape, which he denies.
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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 multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape. The withdrawal comes as high-profile Democrats rescinded their endorsements and investigations were opened in New York and California.
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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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