Associated Press
House impeachment manager sues Trump, allies over riot - AP News
Rep. Eric Swalwell filed a lawsuit alleging that Trump and others helped incite the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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RESIGNED · U.S. REPRESENTATIVE (D-CA) · 2013–2026RESIGNED · U.S. REPRESENTATIVE (D-CA)
Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell represented California in the U.S. House from 2013 until resigning on April 14, 2026. Succeeded by Aisha Wahab.
A former Alameda County deputy district attorney, Swalwell served on the Dublin City Council from 2010 to 2013.
Swalwell earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland in 2003 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 2006. From 2006 to 2012, Swalwell worked as a deputy district attorney in Alameda County. Swalwell served on the Dublin City Council from 2010 to 2013, then won election to the U.S. House in 2012 and served from 2013 to 2026. Swalwell also sought a presidential nomination in 2020 and ran in the 2026 California gubernatorial election.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- In House
- 2013–2026
- Resigned
- Apr 14, 2026
- Age
- 45
- IN HOUSE
- 2013–26
- AGE
- 45
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
RESIGNED · APR 14, 2026Eric Swalwell resigned from the House. Succeeded by Aisha Wahab (took office September 2, 2026).Aisha Wahab →
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Eric Swalwell at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 4 PTS IN 30 DAYS−74
▲ 695 GOOD LOOK5,427 VOTES4,732 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 53 STORIES
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NETEric Swalwell’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 65%
- Missed 165 of 470 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 98%
- Voted with most Democrats on 209 of 214 party-divided votes.
- Bipartisan bills
- 30%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 10%
- Out of committee or further: 1 of 10 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JAN 22Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026NAY
JUN 09Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.YEA
MAR 11Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS · UNTIL APR 14, 2026Eric Swalwell’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR 27 | H.R. 7084Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 164–41 | Passed 247–164 |
| MAR 26 | H.R. 8029Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act | NAY | NAY 206–4 | Passed 218–206 |
| MAR 25 | H.R. 5103Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | NAY 206–5 | Passed 218–206 |
| MAR 24 | H.R. 6422American Water Stewardship Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 201–1 | Passed 378–322/3 NEEDED |
| MAR 19 | H.R. 4638Federal Working Animal Protection Act | NOT VOTING | NAY 190–15 | Passed 228–190 |
| MAR 18 | H.J.Res. 139Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budg… | NOT VOTING | NAY 207–1 | Failed 211–2072/3 NEEDED |
| MAR 18 | H.R. 1958Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | NAY 186–20 | Passed 231–186 |
| MAR 18 | H.R. 556Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act | NOT VOTING | NAY 201–7 | Passed 215–202 |
| MAR 17 | S. 3971Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 192–1 | Passed 345–412/3 NEEDED |
| MAR 17 | H.R. 4294MAWS Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 192–1 | Passed 320–662/3 NEEDED |
| MAR 05 | H.R. 7744Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 | NAY | NAY 209–4 | Passed 221–209 |
| MAR 05 | H.Con.Res. 38Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U… | YEA | YEA 210–4 | Failed 212–219 |
| MAR 05 | H.Res. 1099Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. | YEA | YEA 157–53 | Passed 372–532/3 NEEDED |
| MAR 04 | H.R. 6472Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act | YEA | YEA 208–1 | Passed 351–722/3 NEEDED |
| MAR 04 | S. 723Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 208–1 | Passed 384–402/3 NEEDED |
| FEB 25 | H.R. 4758Homeowner Energy Freedom Act | NOT VOTING | NAY 198–0 | Passed 210–199 |
| FEB 24 | H.R. 4626Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act | NAY | NAY 190–7 | Passed 217–190 |
| FEB 24 | S. 2503ROTOR Act | YEA | YEA 187–1 | Failed 264–1332/3 NEEDED |
| FEB 24 | H.R. 6329Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 176–1 | Passed 362–12/3 NEEDED |
| FEB 12 | H.R. 2189Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act | NOT VOTING | NAY 184–22 | Passed 233–185 |
| FEB 11 | S. 1383Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 213–1 | Passed 218–213 |
| FEB 11 | H.R. 261Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 211–3 | Passed 218–212 |
| FEB 11 | H.J.Res. 72Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. | YEA | YEA 213–1 | Passed 219–211 |
| FEB 11 | H.R. 3617Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act | NAY | NAY 205–9 | Passed 223–206 |
| FEB 09 | H.R. 1531PROTECT Taiwan Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 197–1 | Passed 395–22/3 NEEDED |
Bills sponsored by Eric Swalwell in the 119th Congress
10Sponsored
1Out of cmte
0Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored10
Out of committee1
Passed House0
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 820 | Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Out of committee | 26 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7380 | IRAN ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 17 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7988 | Safe Passage to the World Cup ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6284 | Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers ActEDUCATION | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5294 | For the relief of Miguel Lopez Luvian. | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3740 | Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 114 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3607 | MARSHALS ActLAW | Introduced | 44 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3203 | Journalist Protection ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2471 | Right Drug Dose Now Act of 2025HEALTH | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 403 | Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster ActEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
Plus 326 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Eric Swalwell’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2006 – 2026
OFFICE
District attorney 2006–12U.S. House · CA-14/15 2013–26
- 2013 – 26U.S. House · CA-14/15
- 2006 – 12District attorney
- BORN
- November 16, 1980 · Sac City, Iowa
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland, 2003 · Juris Doctor, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 2006 · Campbell University
2026 election: California’s 14th District
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · CA-1467.8%
2022U.S. House · CA-1469.3%
2020U.S. House · CA-1570.9%
2018U.S. House · CA-1573.0%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 CA-14 HOUSE RACE →Eric Swalwell’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.7M
- CASH ON HAND
- $11K
- SPENT
- $2.0M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.5M · 89.2%
- PACs
- $178K · 10.8%
- Party
- $1K · 0%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $14K
- Earmarked gifts · 21 donors
- $14K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $92K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Hillman, WilliamAffirmation Arts · PHOTOGRAPHER$7K
Wexler, Kenneth A.Not Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Simon, JeffreySgp · ATTORNEY$7K
Shugar, DanielNx · EXEC$7K
Rizvi, AliLitigation Services · CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER$7K
Manocherian, JedSelf Employed · REAL ESTATE$7K
Mandell, PaulConsero Group · CEO$7K
Lindsay, EllynNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Goldman, Marcia L.Not Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Goldman, John DNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$613K
Administrative$170K
Contributions$45K
Fundraising$30K
Materials$11K
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Daily Kos
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Associated Press
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Defense50%
The Intercept
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Representative Eric Swalwell is vacating his seat in California’s 14th District to pursue a run for Governor.
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Swalwell resigned from Congress after women accused him of sexual misconduct; he called the serious assault allegation false.
Ethics80%
redstate.com
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The article recounts allegations and investigations involving Swalwell as background to its discussion of APAPA and Fang Fang.
Foreign policy83%
The Gazette
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The roundup reports an investigation involving Swalwell, who has denied allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
Criminal justice73%
New York Post
Eric Swalwell, Fang Fang and Nancy Pelosi's legacy
The editorial presents Swalwell’s past relationship with Fang Fang and his treatment by Democratic leadership as part of Pelosi’s legacy.
Ethics▲ 0 · ▼ 4
Victorygirlsblog
Ossoff Alleges Trump Having Affair, Ignores Democrat Affairs
The article recounts released files and prior reporting about Swalwell’s relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.
Congress86%
Associated Press · 4 MIN READ
House impeachment manager sues Trump, allies over riot - AP News
Rep. Eric Swalwell filed a lawsuit alleging that Trump and others helped incite the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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