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Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for CA governor’s seat amid sexual assault allegations

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Polls showed Swalwell among the top Democratic contenders in the race for governor, alongside fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer.

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Apr 11, 2026
Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegations - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
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Apr 12, 2026Newest
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for CA governor’s seat amid sexual assault allegations
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ABC 7 San Francisco
'I will fight them': Swalwell denies sex assault allegations, won't drop out of CA governor's race (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Apr 10, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
California Rep. Eric Swalwell is denying sexual assault allegations, says he won't drop out of governor's race following SF Chronicle's report.
Newsweek
List of Democrats urging Swalwell to exit California governor race (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 10, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
"These allegations are flat false," the Democratic gubernatorial candidate said in a post on X. "And I will fight them."
NBC Chicago
Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Apr 10, 2026
NBC Chicago's feed description
A former aide to Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for governor of California, said he sexually assaulted her twice. He has denied the allegations.
CBS News
House Democrats call on Eric Swalwell to drop out of California governor race amid sexual assault allegations (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 10, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
The Daily Caller
Democrats Urge Swalwell To Drop Out After Ex-Staffer Accuses Him Of Sexual Assault (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 10, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
After a woman accused Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, multiple California Democrats said that Swalwell must drop out of the race for California governor.
ABC 7 Chicago
Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 10, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
The Eric Swalwell allegations include a former staffer's account that the California governor candidate sexually assaulted her in 2019 and 2024.
MyNorthwest
California Rep. Swalwell denies assault allegations as rivals urge him to exit governor's race (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 10, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat running for governor, has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice,
The Boston Globe
Allies yank support for Eric Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegations (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 10, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell has so far denied calls for him to exit the governor’s race following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him.
Washington Examiner
Swalwell calls sexual assault allegations 'flat false' and promises to 'fight' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 10, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is facing intense pressure as he continues running for governor of California this year.
PJ Media
Swalwell Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations, and It's a Disaster (opens PJ Media)
Published Apr 10, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual assault allegations amid his California governor campaign.
FOX 5 DC
Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer in new report (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Apr 10, 2026
FOX 5 DC's feed description
California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell faces new sexual assault allegations from a former staffer, which he denies as false amid growing calls from opponents to exit the race.
New York Post
Eric Swalwell alleges Dem plot behind sexual misconduct claims (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 10, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Rep. Eric Swalwell's attorney gave the California political world insight as to whether the maligned candidate, battered with sexual misconduct allegations, will return to the campaign trail.
WMUR
Dems yank support for Rep. Swalwell after sexual assault allegations (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 10, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for governor of California, is facing allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior.
Washington Examiner
Top House Democrats call on Swalwell to end California governor campaign (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 10, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The demand comes after a former staffer accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions. Swalwell has denied the claims.
New York Post
Nancy Pelosi told Eric Swalwell to drop out of governor's race after sex assault reports (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 10, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Rep. Eric Swalwell's lead in the race for California governor is taking a huge hit after allegations of sexual assault, but the backlash has been so severe it may even cost the congressman his job.
Fox News
Pelosi, California Dems slam Swalwell over bombshell sexual assault allegations: 'Indefensible' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 10, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Dems are calling for Eric Swalwell to drop out of his race governor after first-hand accounts of sexual misconduct surfaced, including Sen. Ruben Gallego who just days ago defended Swalwell.
The Guardian
Swalwell denies allegations of sexual assault as calls grow for him to withdraw from California governor race (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 10, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNN
Fox News
Swalwell calls sexual misconduct allegations 'flat out false,' says he will fight them 'with everything' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 10, 2026
Fox News's feed description
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has come out swinging following allegations of sexual assault, calling the accusations against him "absolutely false" and vowing to fight them "with everything."
The Boston Globe
Swalwell faces sex assault accusations and calls to quit governor’s race (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 10, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California immediately denied the accusations, noting that he would continue to fight them.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Eric Swalwell, candidate for Calif. governor, denies sex assault allegations | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Apr 11, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and a leading candidate for governor of the state, on Friday flatly denied accusations of sexual assault by a former congressional staffer as “absolutely false.”
WSVN Miami
Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegations - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 11, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has so far denied calls for him to exit the California governor’s race following allegations that he sexually assaulted
Boston
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault (opens Boston)
Published Apr 11, 2026
Boston's feed description
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor after he was accused of sexual assault.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Swalwell denies sexual assault accusations; backers withdraw (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Apr 11, 2026
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has so far denied calls for him to exit the California governor's race following accusations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him.
CNN
As Swalwell’s campaign unravels, his rivals in California governor’s race scramble for an opening (opens CNN)
Published Apr 11, 2026
CNN's feed description
The sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell are damaging his hopes of winning the California governor’s race, with former allies revoking their endorsements and a growing list of prominent Democrats telling him to withdraw.
Fox32 Chicago
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for CA governor’s seat amid sexual assault allegations (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Polls showed Swalwell among the top Democratic contenders in the race for governor, alongside fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer.

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