Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race
Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor and announced his resignation from Congress following sexual assault allegations.
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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor and announced his resignation from Congress following sexual assault allegations.
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411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell has suspended his gubernatorial campaign and announced his resignation from Congress following allegations of sexual assault. This development reshapes California's 2026 governor's race, leaving candidates like Katie Porter and Tom Steyer competing for his former supporters.
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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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