Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations
Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California Governor amid sexual misconduct allegations and calls for his resignation from Congress.
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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California Governor amid sexual misconduct allegations and calls for his resignation from Congress.
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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 an accusation of rape currently being investigated by the Manhattan District Attorney.
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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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