Democrats Return Swalwell Donations Amid Misconduct Allegations

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:39:00 +0200

Following sexual misconduct allegations, California Representative Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress, prompting a swift political fallout. His campaign contributions, once widespread among competitive Democratic campaigns, are now being returned or redirected to charities by at least a dozen high-profile candidates. Notable figures returning or donating Swalwell’s funds include Wisconsin House candidate Rebecca Cooke, Maine’s Jordan Wood, and North Carolina Senate hopeful Roy Cooper, who have chosen organizations such as food banks and domestic violence shelters. Several other Democrats in key Senate and House races, including Reps. Haley Stevens, Angie Craig, Dan Goldman, and others, have also announced plans to donate his contributions. The move reflects growing concerns within the Democratic Party over association with Swalwell, as Republicans use the donations as a political weapon, questioning the ethics of candidates who accepted them. Meanwhile, Swalwell has denied the al