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Eric Swalwell campaign for governor is collapsing after devastating allegations from former staffer

Apr 10, 2026Right

The Swalwell for Governor campaign is quickly collapsing after a former staffer went public to accuse the Democrat of sexual harassment and assault.Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) had jumped to the top spot in polling among Democrats to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.), but now his campaign is facing calls for him to step down.'The allegations are…

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