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See Ya, Swalwell

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Christian Britschgi | 4.13.2026 9:41 AM

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Swalwell ends gubernatorial bid. On Sunday, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D–Calif.) ended his campaign to be governor of California after a former staffer and other women accused him of rape and other sexual misconduct. 

In a statement posted on X, Swalwell apologized for "mistakes in judgement" he had made while also saying he would defend himself from the "serious, false accusations" that had been made.

I am suspending my campaign for Governor.

To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past.

I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that's my fight, not a campaign's.

— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) April 13, 2026

Swalwell's former rivals in the governor's race have called on him to resign from the House as well, as have a number of his colleagues in Congress. Prosecutors in New York City have opened an investigation into one of the assault allegations against Swalwell.

The speed of Swalwell's political collapse is remarkable. 

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