Swalwell faces calls to drop California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations
April 11, 2026 • Google News World
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California Governor’s Race: Calls for Swalwell to Withdraw Amid Allegations
Multiple sources have reported allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell, a candidate running for California governor. The claims include accusations of assault and harassment by multiple women.
According to reports, one woman who worked as an aide to Swalwell has come forward alleging that she was raped by him. Another woman has claimed that Swalwell made unwanted advances towards her.
Democratic leaders have called on Swalwell to withdraw from the gubernatorial race amid the allegations. The campaign of Swalwell has faced significant backlash and criticism following the release of these claims.
Swalwell’s campaign has not commented publicly on the allegations, but his team has released a statement denying any wrongdoing. However, multiple sources have confirmed that Swalwell is under investigation by authorities regarding the allegations.
The California governor’s race is scheduled to take place in November, with Swalwell facing off against other candidates. The allegations against him have raised questions about his fitness for office and the viability of his campaign.
As the situation continues to unfold, Swalwell’s team has yet to comment on whether he will withdraw from the race or continue to pursue it despite the allegations.
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