Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersApril 13, 2026 at 05:49 AM

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Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell

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Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor following sexual assault allegations. The announcement came after *The San Francisco Chronicle* and CNN reported accusations from a former staffer and other women detailing non-consensual sexual encounters and misconduct. Several Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, and Eugene Vindman, have called for Swalwell to resign from Congress. Over 50 of Swalwell's former staffers also signed an open letter urging his resignation from Congress and the gubernatorial race. Swalwell denies the allegations, calling them "absolutely false," but stated he will focus on fighting them rather than continuing his campaign.

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More than 50 of Swalwell’s ex-staffers called on him to resign from Congress.

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Swalwell has denied the accusations as “absolutely false”.

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Three other women made sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell.

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A woman accused Swalwell of two non-consensual sexual encounters.

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Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor of California.

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The San Francisco Chronicle 40% CNN ×240% Pramila Jayapal 50% Ro Khanna 50% Eugene Vindman 50% Congress ×460% United States House of Representatives 70% California ×480% Eric Swalwell ×1090%

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sexual assault allegations 100% eric swalwell 90% california governor bid 80% resignation calls 70% sexual misconduct 60% democratic lawmakers 50% us congress 50% political campaign 40%