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Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday after four women accused him of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, including a former staffer who alleged he assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent.

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday after four women accused him of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, including a former staffer who alleged he assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent.

The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN published the allegations on Friday. The former staffer's account was corroborated by medical records, text messages sent to friends and a former boyfriend who said he encouraged her to report the incidents to police.

The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN published the allegations on Friday. The former staffer's account was corroborated by medical records, text messages sent to friends and a former boyfriend who said he encouraged her to report the incidents to police.

Within hours of the reports, prominent Democrats withdrew their support, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Adam Schiff and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, while Swalwell's two campaign co-chairs, Reps. Jimmy Gomez and Adam Gray, also stepped down.

Within hours of the reports, prominent Democrats withdrew their support, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Adam Schiff and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, while Swalwell's two campaign co-chairs, Reps. Jimmy Gomez and Adam Gray, also stepped down.

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced a criminal investigation into a 2024 sexual assault allegation against Swalwell, and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office said it was evaluating whether criminal conduct occurred in its jurisdiction.

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced a criminal investigation into a 2024 sexual assault allegation against Swalwell, and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office said it was evaluating whether criminal conduct occurred in its jurisdiction.

On Sunday, 50 former Swalwell staff members called on him to resign from Congress, calling the allegations "serious [and] credible" and stating that "remaining in either role while these allegations hang unresolved is an insult" to those who trusted him.

On Sunday, 50 former Swalwell staff members called on him to resign from Congress, calling the allegations "serious [and] credible" and stating that "remaining in either role while these allegations hang unresolved is an insult" to those who trusted him.

Swalwell's name will remain on the June 2 primary ballot because he exited the race — in which two Republicans, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, had been leading early polls — after the state's withdrawal deadline.

Swalwell's name will remain on the June 2 primary ballot because he exited the race — in which two Republicans, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, had been leading early polls — after the state's withdrawal deadline.

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Swalwell is continuing to fight back hard against false sexual assault allegations. Suspending the campaign was the right call to protect supporters from a fight that's personal, not political. Standing firm against false accusations while owning past mistakes in judgment shows integrity, not guilt.

Swalwell is continuing to fight back hard against false sexual assault allegations. Suspending the campaign was the right call to protect supporters from a fight that's personal, not political. Standing firm against false accusations while owning past mistakes in judgment shows integrity, not guilt.

Swalwell's campaign collapse was inevitable the moment multiple women came forward, and even Democratic Party leaders called his actions reprehensible and unfit for office, as the allegations were simply too credible to survive. California voters deserve better than a candidate whose own party is begging people not to vote for him.

Swalwell's campaign collapse was inevitable the moment multiple women came forward, and even Democratic Party leaders called his actions reprehensible and unfit for office, as the allegations were simply too credible to survive. California voters deserve better than a candidate whose own party is begging people not to vote for him.

There's a 43.3% chance that Katie Porter will win the 2026 California gubernatorial election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 43.3% chance that Katie Porter will win the 2026 California gubernatorial election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Swalwell Drops CA Gov Race After Misconduct Claims

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Swalwell's withdrawal from the California governor's race shows Democrats' standards are enforced: due diligence was conducted, and once misconduct allegations surfaced, party leaders quickly pulled support, prioritizing transparency and accountability over politics. Their response highlights a commitment to protecting voter trust in Democratic leadership and reinforcing internal checks despite political pressure.

Swalwell's withdrawal from the California governor's race shows Democrats' standards are enforced: due diligence was conducted, and once misconduct allegations surfaced, party leaders quickly pulled support, prioritizing transparency and accountability over politics. Their response highlights a commitment to protecting voter trust in Democratic leadership and reinforcing internal checks despite political pressure.

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Democrats damaged their credibility by shielding Swalwell until allegations became public, undermining their stated commitment to believing women. The party elevated a flawed figure, ignoring warning signs, and only acted when allegations became public. This misstep undermines voter confidence and effectively hands Republicans a political advantage, exposing Democrats as unfit to select trustworthy candidates for high office.

Democrats damaged their credibility by shielding Swalwell until allegations became public, undermining their stated commitment to believing women. The party elevated a flawed figure, ignoring warning signs, and only acted when allegations became public. This misstep undermines voter confidence and effectively hands Republicans a political advantage, exposing Democrats as unfit to select trustworthy candidates for high office.

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