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Eric Swalwell drops bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations

The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to end his campaign, with many supporters withdrawing their endorsements.

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Apr 12 • 8:44 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Eric Swalwell ends campaign for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Sunday he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse, as staffers quit and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out.

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Apr 12 • 8:43 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Eric Swalwell ends campaign for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Sunday he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse, as staffers quit and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out.

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Apr 12 • 8:43 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
DHS investigating claim about Swalwell nanny filed by conspiracy theorist

Joel Gilbert, who mailed anti-Barack Obama film to voters in 2012, accuses congressman of violating immigration law

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Apr 12 • 8:04 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Swalwell faces pressure to resign from Congress as former staffers denounce alleged misconduct in new letter

A letter signed by more than 50 former staffers of Rep. Eric Swalwell described recent allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against him as “serious” and “credible,” while demanding he resign from Congress and drop his bid for California governor.

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Apr 12 • 4:58 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
‘Can no longer be a viable, credible gubernatorial candidate’: Lawmakers call for Swalwell to drop out
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Apr 12 • 4:52 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Calls grow for Eric Swalwell to exit politics over sexual assault allegations

An expanding number of Democrats, including fellow Californians, are asking their House colleague to quit his campaign for governor and resign from Congress.

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Apr 12 • 3:19 PM EDT • Politics • ms.now
Calls grow for Rep. Swalwell to resign or be expelled over misconduct claims

Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers said they would be in favor of voting to expel Swalwell, as well as Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who both face misconduct allegations.

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Apr 12 • 2:15 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Fallout from Eric Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes

The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.

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Apr 12 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him

Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault.

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Apr 12 • 1:28 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Some House members say they'll vote to expel Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales

Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzalez, R-Texas, have faced sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.

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Apr 12 • 12:28 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Dem. Congressman: ‘Eric Swalwell needs to resign, needs to drop out of the race’ for CA gov
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Apr 12 • 11:04 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Column: Bye, bye Eric. Swalwell needs to go

Swalwell needs to drop out of the governor's race and resign from Congress.

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Apr 12 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
As Swalwell’s campaign unravels, his rivals in California governor’s race scramble for an opening

The sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell are damaging his hopes of winning the governor’s race, with former allies revoking their endorsements and a growing list of prominent Democrats telling him to withdraw.

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Apr 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Defiant Swalwell still sees a path to victory in governor's race

So far, Swalwell is casting the allegations against him as a political conspiracy to take down the frontrunner for the governor’s office.

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Apr 11 • 2:27 PM EDT • Politics • sfchronicle.com
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The California governor’s race was already a mess for Dems. Now what?

Democrats have struggled for months over how to handle the governor’s race. Will the Eric Swalwell scandal be a unifying moment?

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Apr 11 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • sfchronicle.com
Swalwell’s lawyer speaks with CNN
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Apr 11 • 1:12 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Exclusive: Former staffer alleges in CNN interview that Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her
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Apr 10 • 9:20 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Democrats withdraw endorsements of Eric Swalwell and demand he end bid for California governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for the California governor’s office was reeling Friday as staffers resigned and top Democratic supporters withdrew their endorsements in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Apr 10 • 7:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Former staffer tells CNN that Rep. Swalwell raped her while she was intoxicated
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Apr 10 • 7:02 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her

A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies.

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Apr 10 • 6:29 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Accusation of sexual assault threatens Swalwell governor bid

The Democrat running for governor categorically denied any misconduct involving congressional staffers. Then the San Francisco Chronicle published an article quoting an alleged victim.

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Apr 10 • 6:26 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Candidates for California governor call on Swalwell to drop out after allegations of sexual assault

The Democratic congressmember came under pressure after the San Francisco Chronicle reported that a former staffer alleged the congressmember sexually assaulted her.

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Apr 10 • 6:16 PM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Swalwell campaign rejects 'outrageous' allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied alleged misconduct claims from Cheyenne Hunt as California governor's race heats up ahead of the May primary election.

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Apr 7 • 8:18 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Swalwell campaign denies online claims that congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers

A spokesman for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday denounced online claims that the congressman had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers.

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Apr 7 • 6:13 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Rep. Swalwell on Pam Bondi’s firing: being 90% loyal not enough
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Apr 3 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Rep. Eric Swalwell sends cease-and-desist letter to FBI director

The Democratic lawmaker’s move comes after report in The Post that Kash Patel was preparing to release investigative files related to the congressman.

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Mar 30 • 6:34 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Swalwell says Trump tries to sway California governor race with old FBI files

Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses President Trump of trying to influence California's governor race with old FBI files.

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Mar 29 • 7:19 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Swalwell accuses Trump of trying to influence California governor's race with old FBI files

California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell says FBI Director Kash Patel's push to release decade-old case files is a Trump hit job.

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Mar 29 • 4:05 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Kash Patel’s push against Democratic lawmaker raises concerns within FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel is pressing to release a decade-old investigative file involving Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) and a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.

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Mar 29 • 12:42 AM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
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F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker

The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.

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Mar 28 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Swalwell plays up athletic credentials in effort to blunt DHS sweeps at World Cup

Rep. Eric Swalwell, citing his Division I soccer past, introduced a bill to ban ICE enforcement on public transit near World Cup sites this summer.

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Mar 20 • 4:09 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Swalwell sees attacks from left and right as California's race for governor heats up

There is finally a breakaway leader in California’s crowded race for governor, at least by one measure: Eric Swalwell is just about everyone’s favorite target.

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Mar 20 • 2:19 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Man charged with threatening Trump and Democratic representative Swalwell

Diego Villavicencio also made violent threats against an unnamed individual, who appears to be Jerome Powell

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Mar 11 • 7:20 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
California’s Governor’s Race is Breaking an 80-Year Political Mold

Since World War II, the surest path to California governor ran through statewide office. But Rep. Eric Swalwell and former Rep. Katie Porter are leveraging national airtime and viral moments to outpace the traditional field.

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Mar 5 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • kqed.org
Dem Candidate for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Seat Donated to Far-Right Republicans

Democratic primary hopeful Rakhi Israni, who is running for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat, gave to MAGA figures — including Laura Loomer.

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Mar 4 • 2:14 PM EST • Politics • theintercept.com
Who's running for California governor? Here’s a look at the current field of candidates

After recent shakeups, 10 candidates remain in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom next year, including Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter.

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Dec 2, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Politics • calmatters.org