US Congressman Eric Swalwell has withdrawn from California’s governor race following mounting pressure over multiple sexual misconduct allegations made by four women, which he strongly denies.
Once considered a leading Democratic contender, Swalwell suspended his campaign just weeks before voting begins in the primary to replace Gavin Newsom, citing personal regret over past judgment while insisting the accusations are false and will be fought privately.
The claims, which include allegations ranging from harassment to rape, triggered swift backlash and the loss of key political support, significantly reshaping an already crowded and competitive race where more than ten candidates are vying for a place in the general election.
I am suspending my campaign for Governor.
To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.
I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.
— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) April 13, 2026
Democrats do this all the time, roll out the cat ladies that said they got raped and liked it.