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Rep. Eric Swalwell drops bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations
The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to drop out, with many Democrats withdrawing their endorsements.
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What To Know About the Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Eric Swalwell
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The allegations, which Swalwell has denied, have upended the California governor's race.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations
California congressman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is under investigation by the Manhattan DA’s office after several women came forward accusing Swalwell of sexual misconduct. One of those women, a former staffer, alleges that Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room. The congressman has denied the allegations, calling…
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Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid misconduct allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Sunday he is suspending his campaign for governor amid allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct, which he denies.Why it matters: Swalwell was one of the Democratic frontrunners in the race. His exit is a colossal shakeup of what has already been one of the most volatile gubernatorial races in recent…
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N.Y. prosecutors investigating sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
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Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
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Eric Swalwell drops governor bid amid sexual misconduct claims, Trump promises Hormuz naval blockade
California Congressman Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor after being accused of sexual misconduct by several women. President Trump promises a U.S. led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to block Iranian toll and to eliminate mines.
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Jayapal backs expelling Swalwell and Gonzales over sexual misconduct allegations
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) on Sunday expressed support for expelling two lawmakers from Congress who have been accused of sexual misconduct. The sexual misconduct allegations from the two men’s former staffers have threatened to derail Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) gubernatorial campaign in California, after he was accused of rape, and led Rep. Tony…
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Democrats dump Eric Swalwell after sexual assault allegations implode his career
Democrats have turned on California Rep. Eric Swalwell after former staffers accused him of sexual assault and other sexual misconduct, prompting the gubernatorial hopeful to scrap his campaign altogether. Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor just two days after several bombshell reports cited ex-staffers accusing the congressman of…
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First Democrat calls for Swalwell to resign from House over sexual assault allegations
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) on Saturday became the first House Democrat to call on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign after the latter was accused of sexual misconduct. “I’ve seen enough. With his nuanced statement aimed at defending likely criminal charges, Swalwell all but admits a per se abuse of power under House ethics rules:…
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