US EditionBay Area Congressman Running For CA Governor Accused Of Not Living In State: Reports
- On Jan. 16, Joel Gilbert filed a petition in Sacramento County Superior Court seeking to remove Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-CA, from California's 2026 gubernatorial ballot, alleging he lives in Washington, D.C.
- The California Constitution requires five-year residency, but Gilbert argues only a court can nullify this, citing Swalwell's Sacramento address and public records showing a D.C. address.
- Swalwell's campaign said he maintains a Bay Area residence, holds a California driver's license, pays California taxes, and listed a Sacramento office for safety while facing a DOJ probe after William Pulte urged investigation on Nov. 13, 2025.
- If a judge upholds the petition, the court could compel the California Secretary of State to remove Swalwell from the 2026 ballot, as he leads with 12% in an Emerson College poll and vies to succeed Gavin Newsom later this year.
- Swalwell and Joel Gilbert traded posts on X, with Swalwell writing `You have 24 hours` on Jan. 16 and Gilbert deleting his post the next day.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell’s eligibility for California governor questioned in lawsuit
California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for governor, is facing a legal challenge that could threaten his place on California’s 2026 ballot, as a conservative filmmaker claims the congressman does not meet the state’s residency requirements.
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The Mercury newsRep. Swalwell’s eligibility for governor questioned in lawsuit
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for governor, is facing a legal challenge that could threaten his place on California’s 2026 ballot, as a conservative filmmaker claims the congressman does not meet the state’s residency requirements. The legal filing by Joel Gilbert claims that Swalwell lives in Washington D.C. and fails to satisfy the residency requirement to run for California governor. Qualifications for the office…
Eric Swalwell Faces Court Challenge Over California Governor Residency Qualification
It’s a pretty basic concept, one that used to be common sense: the person elected to represent you should actually live among you. It’s the... The post Eric Swalwell Faces Court Challenge Over California Governor Residency Qualification appeared first on Patriot Journal.
Swalwell governor bid hit with residency questions after court filing alleges he doesn’t live in California
Longtime political foe of President Donald Trump Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing a legal campaign challenge after a conservative activist filed a petition claiming the lawmaker is allegedly prohibited from running for California governor because he doesn't actually live in the Golden State."Public records searches reveal no current ownership or leasehold interest held by Eric Swalwell in California, nor any history of any owne…
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