Eric Swalwell - Wikipedia Swalwell ran unsuccessfully for the party's nomination in the 2020 United States presidential election He was accused of sexual misconduct in April 2026, leading him to suspend his candidacy in the 2026 California gubernatorial election and resign from Congress [1][2]
Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation Rep Eric Swalwell’s campaign for governor was reeling Friday after two news reports detailed accusations of sexual assault and misconduct, with multiple staffers resigning and both prominent
Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual assault . . . Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations Democratic Rep Eric Swalwell has announced his plan to resign from Congress in the wake of sexual assault allegations that sparked calls for him to quit or be subject to an expulsion vote