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 ongoing criminal investigations.
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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California Governor amid sexual misconduct allegations and ongoing criminal investigations.
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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 serious allegations of sexual misconduct and rape. The withdrawal comes as major Democratic allies rescinded endorsements and federal and local prosecutors launched investigations.
Called for Swalwell's expulsion
Called for Swalwell's resignation
Withdrew support for Swalwell
Mentioned as also facing ethics investigation
Gubernatorial candidate
Gubernatorial candidate
Resigned as campaign chair
Withdrew support for Swalwell
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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Withdrew support for Swalwell
