Posted on 04/12/2026 3:06:57 AM PDT by Libloather
Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell’s bid for California governor continues to be plagued by an exodus of staffers and supporters, following a series of sexual misconduct allegations against the congressman.
Since the allegations first emerged this week, multiple campaign aides have resigned and nearly every endorsement has been rescinded, with several leading Democratic figures calling for him to drop out of the race.
Swalwell has called the allegations against him “flat false,” and alleged that these were timed to disrupt his campaign.
Newsweek contacted the campaign via email outside of regular working hours for comment.
Why It Matters
Before the allegations against Swalwell came to light, weeks before ballots were set to reach voters, the East Bay congressman was among the front-runners in the wide-open race to replace the term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom.
What To Know
The campaign’s troubles follow reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle that an unidentified former staffer accused Swalwell of having sexual encounters with her while she worked for him and of sexually assaulting her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent.
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How much did the lady who “came forward” earn for her bravery?
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