Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete April 13, 2026 at 12:23 PM

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

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Representative Eric Swalwell has withdrawn from the California governor's race following allegations of sexual assault published in the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN. Swalwell denies the allegations but stated his focus would be on clearing his name. His exit has injected further uncertainty into the crowded race, as candidates now compete for his supporters ahead of the June primary. Katie Porter and Tom Steyer are among those vying for Swalwell's former base, with Steyer already securing an endorsement from Representative Jared Huffman. Despite Swalwell suspending his campaign, his name will remain on the ballot. With a large field of candidates and mail-in ballots arriving soon, the race remains highly competitive and without a clear frontrunner.

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Mail ballots are scheduled to go to voters in early May in advance of the June 2 primary election.

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Tom Steyer said he secured the support of Rep. Jared Huffman.

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Katie Porter posted a line from a San Francisco Chronicle column on X, “Democrats can pull victory from the jaws of defeat by coalescing around Porter.”

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Swalwell denies the allegations, calling them "serious, false allegations."

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Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor after sexual assault allegations.

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Andrew Acosta 30% Jared Huffman 40% CNN 40% Tom Steyer 50% San Francisco Chronicle ×260% Katie Porter 60% California ×380% Eric Swalwell ×690%

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california governor's race 100% eric swalwell 90% sexual assault allegations 80% campaign suspension 70% voter support 60% democratic primary 60% rival candidates 50% katie porter 40% tom steyer 40%