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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual misconduct and several criminal investigations.
Republished from CNN, with credit to the original publisher.
10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor following allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape. The announcement comes after major Democratic allies withdrew support and local authorities launched investigations.
called for expulsion
called for resignation
withdrew support
mentioned as also facing ethics investigation
gubernatorial candidate
campaign chair who resigned
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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