Representative Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress and suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following multiple allegations of sexual assault, throwing the 2026 Democratic primary into significant disarray.
ALSO MENTIONED Antonio Villaraigosa, candidate for Governor; Gavin Newsom, outgoing Governor; Matt Mahan, candidate for Governor; Rob Bonta, California Attorney General
While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
