Eric Swalwell Ends California Governor Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200

Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor of California following accusations of sexual assault, which he denies. The allegations, reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and later CNN, claim Swalwell sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. In response, Swalwell stated that he would fight the allegations personally, not as part of his campaign. His announcement came amid growing pressure from fellow Democrats and political leaders urging him to leave the race and potentially resign from Congress, though he has not indicated plans to step down from his House seat. Prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, Hakeem Jeffries, and California colleagues such as Jared Huffman and Ro Khanna, have called for an investigation and voiced support for ending Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Byron Donalds, have expressed support for potential congressional expulsion if necessary. Th