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Eric Swalwell's California Gubernatorial Campaign Faces Collapse After Misconduct Accusations
Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor imploded over the weekend following accusations of misconduct from four women. The 45-year-old Democratic congressman had garnered support from Hollywood's political class in recent months. Early voting for the election begins in three weeks amid a field of seven major Democratic candidates.
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gubernatorial campaign imploded over the weekend.
Four women came forward on Friday accusing the 45-year-old congressman from California of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape. Swalwell is the Democratic candidate for California governor. Hollywood's political class coalesced behind Swalwell in recent months as the candidate to replace the current California governor.
Early voting for the California gubernatorial election starts in three weeks. The Democratic gubernatorial field includes seven major Democratic candidates.
, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer spoke at a news conference in Los Angeles on April 9. Katie Porter spoke during a CalAsian-sponsored gubernatorial candidates forum at the Citizen Hotel on Wednesday, April 8.
Tom Steyer is a 68-year-old billionaire competing in the Democratic primary. The accusations against Swalwell emerged amid these ongoing campaign events. com reported on the women's allegations and the subsequent campaign fallout.
