Special election for former US Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat draws a crowded field in California
The top two finishers will advance to an Aug. 18 special general election, while the winner serves the final 15 weeks of Eric Swalwell’s term.
- A special election is being held Tuesday in California's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations.
- Eleven candidates are competing to serve the remainder of Swalwell's term ending next January, with a possible runoff on August 18 if no candidate wins over 50% of the vote.
- Senator Aisha Wahab and former Dublin Mayor Melissa Hernandez have advanced to November's general election for the full two-year term starting in January.
- Swalwell resigned after allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct, which he denies, citing fairness to constituents as his reason for resigning.
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Special election underway for remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's East Bay congressional seat
Special election underway for remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's East Bay congressional seat Voters in the East Bay were deciding who will serve out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s congressional seat in a special primary election on Tuesday. Drew Andre reports. The post Special election underway for remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s East Bay congressional seat appeared first on KION Central Coast.
Special election for former US Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat draws a crowded field in California - Regional Media News
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area congressional district formerly represented by Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell are casting ballots Tuesday to determine who will replace him after he resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault. The special primary is for the 14th Congressional District, which includes East Bay cities such as Fremont, Hayward and Livermore. It heavily favors Democrats, and Swalwell typically beat Republican challe…
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