Rep. Eric Swalwell has reportedly resigned from Congress and exited the California gubernatorial race following sexual misconduct allegations, sparking debate over political double standards and the state's 2026 election math.
ALSO MENTIONED Chad Bianco, Republican gubernatorial candidate; Gavin Newsom, current Governor of California; Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate
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.
