Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor’s race and resign from Congress

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 12 min read 100% complete April 12, 2026 at 09:53 PM

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California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018

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Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell is facing increasing pressure to withdraw from the California gubernatorial race and resign from Congress following allegations of sexual assault by a former staffer. Swalwell, who denies the allegations, has seen prominent supporters, including Senator Adam Schiff and labor unions, withdraw their endorsements. Several Democratic members of Congress, including Representatives Jared Huffman, Ro Khanna, and Pramila Jayapal, have publicly called for his resignation from the House. Some have even suggested expulsion if he refuses to step down. The allegations surfaced as Swalwell emerged as a leading contender to replace the outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom. The growing calls for his resignation are adding significant political pressure to his campaign and congressional career.

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez said he was immediately ending his role in Swalwell’s campaign.

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Jared Huffman, Ro Khanna and Sam Liccardo said Swalwell should resign.

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Swalwell has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer.

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Sen. Adam Schiff and powerful labor unions have pulled their endorsements of Swalwell.

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Fellow Democrats are urging Eric Swalwell to quit the California governor’s race and resign from Congress.

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Gavin Newsom 40% Associated Press ×240% Adam Schiff 40% Jimmy Gomez 50% Teresa Leger Fernández 50% Sam Liccardo 50% Jared Huffman 50% Ro Khanna 50% Pramila Jayapal ×260% United States Congress ×260% California ×480% Eric Swalwell ×890%

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eric swalwell 100% california governor's race 90% sexual assault allegations 80% resignation 70% congress 60% democrats 60% political pressure 50% endorsements 40%