Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations
- Posted on April 13, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell withdraws from California gubernatorial race following serious allegations of sexual assault from multiple former staff members. The decision intensifies calls from party colleagues demanding his resignation from Congress. The controversy marks a significant blow to his political aspirations and raises questions about accountability within Democratic leadership circles during an era of heightened scrutiny regarding workplace misconduct.
Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations
Front-runner exits race as former staffers and fellow Democrats demand he also resign from Congress.
