US EditionRep. Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell aims to tackle high prices and Trump’s influence, with 44% of California voters undecided ahead of the June 2026 primary, his campaign said.
- On Thursday night, Rep. Eric Swalwell announced on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he is running for California governor and launched a campaign website and video the same evening, with the statewide primary set for June 2, 2026.
- Swalwell argued the next governor must defend California from President Donald Trump and deliver a new California focused on housing and affordability as Gov. Gavin Newsom terms out next year.
- A longtime House critic of Trump, Swalwell gained national visibility as an impeachment manager and served on the House Intelligence Committee, traveling to nearly 40 countries to build global research ties.
- Politically, the move risks Swalwell giving up a safe Bay Area House seat after more than 12 years and facing legal attacks, including a DOJ referral alleging mortgage fraud he denies as politically motivated.
- With limited voter engagement, about 44% of registered voters remain undecided while nearly a dozen candidates vie for attention in the compressed eight-month campaign window.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell announces bid for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial, has launched his bid for California governor. Swalwell highlighted his desire to help Californians prosper as he announced his candidacy on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night. FILE – Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks during a House Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefel…
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces bid for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial, has launched his bid for California governor. Swalwell highlighted his desire to help Californians prosper as he announced his candidacy on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night. FILE – Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks during a House Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefel…
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