Rep. Eric Swalwell drops out of the California governor race following sexual misconduct allegations
Apr 12, 2026
Rep. Eric Swalwell is dropping out of the race for California governor.He suspended his campaign Sunday after four women accused him of sexual misconduct. The allegations range from unwanted touching to rape.Swalwell denies the
most serious claims but apologized for past mistakes in judgment. Several key allies and staff members have already abandoned his campaign.Multiple Democratic lawmakers are now calling for Swalwell to resign from Congress. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he will address the issue later this week.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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