Eric Swalwell Could Run for California Governor

Who's running for California governor? It keeps changing

Getting elected governor of California is a difficult task, requiring the creation of a large apparatus to plan and execute a campaign strategy and raising tens of millions of dollars to pay for it. That’s why, as California’s population soared in the post-World War II era, those who aspired to govern the state typically declared their ambitions at least two years out, even if they were already occupying other offices. That bit of political hist…

Governor Swalwell? Rep Eric Swalwell Eyes Gubernatorial Bid

“Not if but when” POLITICO reports on the near certainty that California Congresssman Eric Swalwell will run for California governor as a “moderate alternative to Katie Porter.” With the bar set that low, Swalwell will simply need to answer a reporter’s questions to appear as a moderate alternative. As the Globe previously reported on Porter’s public meltdown that damaged her campaign: Porter’s interview with CBS News investigative reporter Juli…

Eric Swalwell could run for California governor

There’s growing buzz that East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell is considering a run for California governor, but political experts note he would be joining a crowded field. Swalwell’s office did not immediately return NBC Bay Area’s calls, but there are growing hints he’s running to succeed current Gov. Gavin Newsom next year, and there’s growing speculation he will make his announcement Thursday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Swalwell offers an interes…

Who’s running for California governor? It keeps changing

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Getting elected governor of California is a difficult task, requiring the creation of a large apparatus to plan and execute a campaign strategy and raising tens of millions of dollars to pay for it. That’s why, as California’s population soared in the post-World […] The post Who’s running for California governor? It keeps changing appeared first on Livermore Vine.