Newsom sets date for special election to fill Swalwell’s House seat

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has scheduled the special election to fill the House seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress following sexual assault allegations. The special election is set for Aug. 18. Newsom issued a proclamation on Tuesday to start the process for the election. Swalwell resigned at 2 p.m. Tuesday, days […]

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Newsom sets date for special election to fill Swalwell’s House seat
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Newsom sets date for special election to fill Swalwell’s House seat

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has scheduled the special election to fill the House seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress following sexual assault allegations. The special election is set for Aug. 18. Newsom issued a proclamation on Tuesday to start the process for the election. Swalwell resigned at 2 p.m. Tuesday, days […]