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Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations
The Hill ^ | April 10,2026 | Julia Mueller and Caroline Vakil

Posted on 04/10/2026 4:36:21 PM PDT by PJ-Comix

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) campaign for California governor lost two co-chairs and key endorsements on Friday after the San Francisco Chronicle reported on allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer.

The Chronicle reported that a woman who previously worked for Swalwell alleged that he sexually assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent. The Hill has not independently verified these claims. Swalwell denied the allegations in a statement to the outlet.

“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell told the Chronicle. The Hill has reached out to his campaign for additional comment.

In the wake of the reporting, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) resigned as co-chair of Swalwell’s campaign and called on the congressman to “leave the race now so there can be full accountability without doubt, distraction or delay.” The other campaign co-chair, Rep. Adam Gray (D-Calif.), wrote on the social platform X that he is withdrawing his support of Swalwell and urged the gubernatorial candidate to end his campaign.

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), who also endorsed his former House colleague, in a statement on X said he was “deeply distressed” about the allegations, adding “I am withdrawing my endorsement immediately, and believe that he should withdraw from the race.”

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: adamgray; adamschiff; adiosmofo; believewomen; california; careerisover; carolinevakil; demagogicparty; ericswalwell; fangfang; governorrace; jimmygomez; juliamueller; losingcampaignchairs; metoo; sanfranciscochron; sexfiend; thehill

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Even Fang Fang said no more Bang Bang. However, there is still hope for Fartwell because Ping Ping said she might still give him a Ding Ding.
1 posted on 04/10/2026 4:36:21 PM PDT by PJ-Comix
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To: PJ-Comix

I love to see a lying putz squirm.


2 posted on 04/10/2026 4:41:47 PM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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To: PJ-Comix

Lock him up.


3 posted on 04/10/2026 4:42:32 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: PJ-Comix

He should at least get the Caesar Chavez treatment.


4 posted on 04/10/2026 4:42:40 PM PDT by rottndog (It is not irrational to fear islam, therefore islamophobia does not exist. )
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To: PJ-Comix

Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy ...


5 posted on 04/10/2026 4:43:40 PM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Am Yisrael Chai ~)
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To: PJ-Comix

LOL. Nothing he did phased the left until he threatened their death grip on the California governorship.

Then, amazingly, they care deeply. And their captive media cares deeply.


6 posted on 04/10/2026 4:44:03 PM PDT by ModelBreaker
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To: PJ-Comix

Topsy turvy story in the topsy turvy world of Big Religion.

Friend dragged me to some famous “evangelist’s” huge stadium religious service. We got there early. Just in time to hear the head “Pastor” laughing about those idiots who fell on the floor when he looked at them.

Coincidentally, his clifftop house lost a few rooms a few years later when a huge storm hit SoCal. Fell into the ocean.


7 posted on 04/10/2026 4:46:56 PM PDT by Veto! ((Trump is Superman))
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To: Fledermaus

True, but also why didn’t these women come out previously? WHy do women always wait until a campaign to come out?

I mean I love watching him get exposed, but it’s kind of BS that they don’t come forward sooner...like when he’s a congresscritter attacking Trump.


8 posted on 04/10/2026 4:48:18 PM PDT by for-q-clinton (RL)
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To: Fledermaus

Excellent

The Godless Reprobate LGBTQ+ Democrats
should lose at every turn


9 posted on 04/10/2026 4:49:36 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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(when a huge storm hit SoCal. Fell into the ocean.)

Guess I’m going back to Annandale


10 posted on 04/10/2026 4:51:38 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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His support’s gotta go to the candidates of color-dig?


11 posted on 04/10/2026 4:52:44 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: rottndog

Or the King treatment ……

Oh, wait


12 posted on 04/10/2026 4:54:44 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (The point of a gun is the only law that leftists understand )
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To: PJ-Comix

He’s toast. It’s not just one woman but a handful. All his endorsements were withdrawn and the money spigot will disappear. Typical Dem hit job just before the ballots go out.

I can only pray that awful Katie Porter does not jump in the polls. She is the worst.


13 posted on 04/10/2026 4:57:40 PM PDT by KingofZion
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Democrats starting to consolidate, likely around Tom Steyer.


14 posted on 04/10/2026 4:58:07 PM PDT by SunStar (Democrats piss me off!)
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Unfortunately this came too soon. If this hit 4 weeks from now with early votes locked in....


15 posted on 04/10/2026 5:02:10 PM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Freedom is never free. It must be won rewon and jealously guarded.)
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To: SkyDancer

Fang Fang is jealous.


16 posted on 04/10/2026 5:03:40 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: SunStar

I think that is a very well reasoned and sound conclusion.


17 posted on 04/10/2026 5:11:18 PM PDT by Maine Mariner
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Swallwell is unelectable. Porter is a rambling wreck. Steyer has money and knows how to pretend he is not going to use the office to increase his wealth. He can also buy the support of democrat official in the state. Hopefully Swallwell has real dirt on Steyer and goes after him.....my guess is that someone has real dirt on Steyer.

The girl Swallwell was involved with wasn’t little Virgin Mary either...had she been smart she could have digitally recorded all of their interactions. She was the perfect example of a helpless woman, and a perfect target for Swallwell. But if all allegations are true Swallwell is a rapist and his career is burnt toast.

By the way, the womans boyfriend was told about this by the victim and all he said was “go to the police”...dips**t boyfriend.


18 posted on 04/10/2026 5:15:34 PM PDT by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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To: PJ-Comix

Happened in NY, no doubt Tish James will find a way to charge Trump and she’s g0t judge and jury all lined up.


19 posted on 04/10/2026 5:16:39 PM PDT by sopo
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This makes me happy.


20 posted on 04/10/2026 5:19:04 PM PDT by bigbob (We are all Charlie Kirk now)
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