Eric Swalwell Drops California Governor Bid Over Assault Claims
Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations
Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera2026.04.12Updated 17h ago

Democratic representative suspends campaign after media reports detailed alleged accounts of sexual assault.
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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following media reports detailing sexual assault allegations against him. The decision comes as the congressman faces scrutiny over his political future and viability as a statewide candidate. Swalwell has not publicly commented on the specific allegations.
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