Swalwell exit shakes up California race for governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell, who had been one of the top candidates running for California governor, suspended his campaign as he faces sexual misconduct allegations.
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Swalwell drops gubernatorial bid as sexual misconduct allegations swirl
California Rep. Eric Swalwell speaks during Jewish California Governor 2026 Candidate Forum at Skirball Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced on Sunday night that he was suspending his Golden State gubernatorial bid.
The lawmaker's race for the governorship has recently been roiled by sexual misconduct allegations.
"I am suspending my campaign for Governor. To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past," Swalwell wrote in the Sunday night post on X.
"I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s," he added.
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