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Rep. Swalwell Suspends Governor Campaign; Others Call for His Resignation from Office

Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign as allegations and calls for his resignation from Congress mounted.

Rep. Swalwell Suspends Governor Campaign; Others Call for His Resignation from Office
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his California governor campaign after sexual misconduct allegations and a federal investigation were reported. Political figures and organizations are urging him to resign from Congress as he disputes the allegations.

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Representative and California gubernatorial candidate who suspended his campaign amid allegations

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Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

Senator reported to have withdrawn support or urged Swalwell to leave the race

House Minority Leader calling for Swalwell to exit the governor's race

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former House Speaker who withdrew support or urged Swalwell to leave the race

Pete Aguilar
D · CA-33

Democratic Caucus Chair calling for Swalwell to exit the governor's race

House Minority Whip calling for Swalwell to exit the governor's race

Alex Padilla
D · CA · SEN

Senator reported to have withdrawn support or urged Swalwell to leave the race

Jimmy Gomez
D · CA-34

Representative reported to have withdrawn support or urged Swalwell to leave the race

Karen Bass
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Los Angeles mayor reported to have withdrawn support or urged Swalwell to leave the race

Representative who said she planned to file a motion to expel Swalwell

ALSO MENTIONED  Antonio Villaraigosa, California gubernatorial candidate calling for Swalwell to resign; Gavin Newsom, California governor who said the allegations were troubling and should be taken seriously; Kim Villanueva, National president of the National Organization for Women, calling for Swalwell to resign; Matt Mahan, San Jose mayor and gubernatorial candidate reported to have withdrawn support or urged Swalwell to leave the race; Rusty Hicks, California Democratic Party chair who described the accusations as deeply disturbing; Tony Thurmond, State superintendent and gubernatorial candidate reported to have withdrawn support or urged Swalwell to leave the race

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Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign After Allegations

Outlets agree Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations and denied them. Left-leaning outlets report the allegations and campaign suspension, with one article stressing due-process concerns about resignation calls. Center outlets emphasize the campaign fallout, including withdrawn support and calls for him to leave, while also reporting his denials and an investigation. Right-leaning outlets foreground demands that he leave the race or Congress and, in some articles, add sharply critical commentary or partisan implications.

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