US EditionDemocrats withdraw endorsements of Eric Swalwell and demand he end bid for California governor
Top Democratic allies withdrew endorsements as staffers quit and rivals urged Eric Swalwell to exit the California governor’s race after sexual misconduct allegations.
- On Friday, Rep. Eric Swalwell's California governor campaign faltered after CNN reported allegations from four women detailing sexual misconduct, including unwanted touching and assault; Swalwell strongly denies the claims.
- Following the report, campaign chair Rep. Jimmy Gomez resigned, stating he could not "in good conscience" remain involved, while longtime allies California Sen. Adam Schiff and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego withdrew their endorsements.
- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly urged Swalwell to end his bid, while House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called for a thorough investigation and rival Tom Steyer demanded he "resign from Congress and drop out."
- Defending his record, Swalwell maintains the allegations are false, citing his "nearly 20 years" of public service, and stated he would "defend myself with the facts" and pursue legal action.
- The controversy reshapes the race for California governor, threatening Swalwell's standing in a crowded primary featuring a half-dozen prominent Democrats and two leading Republicans with ballots due in June.
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Gallego pulls endorsement days after defending California Rep. accused of sexual assault
Ruben Gallego at an Aug. 9, 2024, campaign rally for Kamala Harris in Glendale. Photo by Gage Skidmore | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego D-Arizona, pulled his endorsement of California gubernatorial hopeful Eric Swalwell on Friday, following reporting that an ex-staffer accused the congressman of sexual assault. Gallego’s change of heart came days after he took to social media to defend Swalwell against those allegations. Swalwell is…
Democrats withdraw endorsements of Eric Swalwell and demand he end bid for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for the California governor’s office was reeling Friday as staffers resigned and top Democratic supporters withdrew their endorsements in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct.
Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) campaign for California governor lost two co-chairs and key endorsements on Friday after the San Francisco Chronicle reported on allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer. The Chronicle reported that a woman who previously worked for Swalwell alleged that he sexually assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent. The Hill has not…
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