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Dem suspends California Gov. campaign amid 'serious' assault allegations

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) suspended his campaign for California Governor on Sunday as he battles allegations of sexual assault and rape. "I am suspending my campaign for Governor," Swalwell wrote in a statement on X. "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious,…

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