Coverage dated April 14, 2026

Special election to fill Eric Swalwell

Headline from CBS News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.

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  1. New York Post

    Gavin Newsom announces future of Eric Swalwell’s House seat, here’s who could replace him (opens New York Post)

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    California governor Gavin Newsom has announced an August 18 special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s House seat amid sexual misconduct allegations.

  2. Fox News

    Gavin Newsom sets August 2026 special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacant congressional seat (opens Fox News)

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom set a special election for Aug. 18, 2026, to fill the 14th Congressional District seat left vacant by Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation.

  3. CBS News

    Special election to fill Eric Swalwell (opens CBS News)

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.

  4. Newsweek

    Special election set to replace Eric Swalwell: what to know (opens Newsweek)

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    California Governor Gavin Newsom has set a date for a special election to replace the Democratic congressman, who resigned amid sexual assault allegations he has denied.

  5. Roll Call

    Newsom sets summer special election for Swalwell’s seat (opens Roll Call)

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued a proclamation Tuesday setting up an Aug. 18 special election to fill the remaining term of Democratic former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned in the face of multiple sexual misconduct allegations.