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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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Mark Warner says Swalwell should drop California governor bid if allegations are true
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Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said he wants to hear Rep. Eric Swalwell’s “side of the story” before “weighing in” on the 2026 gubernatorial race in California. Swalwell is facing growing calls to suspend his campaign for governor as he faces sexual assault allegations, which he denies. Warner said he’s seen the reports against the congressman,…
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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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Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations
Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusationsRepresentative Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner in the fiercely contested race to be governor of California, has suspended his campaign amid a series of sexual assault and misconduct allegations by a former staff member and at least three other women.The woman…
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Swalwell calls sexual assault claims ‘flat false’ as pressure mounts to drop governor bid
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) firmly denied allegations of sexual assault that emerged on Friday, as calls mount for the lawmaker to drop his campaign for California governor. A former staffer accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her twice when she was too drunk to consent, in an account first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.…
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Calls grow for Swalwell to quit California governor race after sexual assault allegations
The Democratic congressman, a leading candidate in the race, has strongly denied the accusations saying he will fight with "facts".
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Swalwell Loses California Governor Race Backers Amid Sex Assault Allegations
US Representative Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor was thrown into turmoil after a series of sexual assault allegations, prompting key financial backers to suspend support and top Democrats such as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to call on him to exit the race.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell refuses to quit California governor's race as sexual assault allegations mount
Rep. Eric Swalwell on Sunday refused to halt his Democratic campaign for California governor as sexual assault allegations mounted against him, party leaders abandoned him and a Manhattan grand jury investigation loomed.
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Swalwell Bombshell Upends His Bid for California Governor
California Rep. Eric Swalwell saw his gubernatorial hopes evaporate within hours Friday after a former staffer accused him of sexual assault, and several prominent Democratic lawmakers and two powerful unions reacted by yanking their endorsements.
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