Rep. Eric Swalwell Ends 2026 Gubernatorial Bid, Resigns from Congress After 13 Years

# Rep. Eric Swalwell Drops Out of 2026 California Gubernatorial Race Amid Allegations, Resigns from Congress Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the 2026 California gubernatorial race on Sunday amid sexual assault and harassment allegations.

He resigned from Congress two days after dropping out of the gubernatorial race. Swalwell had served 13 years in Congress.

made a bid for the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nomination in 2019 when he was 38 years old.

' His 2020 presidential campaign slogan was 'Go Big. Be Bold. ' Swalwell made gun control and student debt reform key components of his 2020 presidential platform. He was one of 20 Democratic presidential candidates who qualified and took part in the first round of debates held over two nights in June 2019.

Swalwell suspended his 2020 presidential campaign on July 8, 2019, three months after declaring his candidacy.

in 2020 Presidential Bid In January 2019, Swalwell was in New Hampshire courting supporters and activists.

New Hampshire has held the first-in-the-nation presidential primary for a century. Swalwell stated in a January 2019 Fox News Digital interview: "We’re getting close. I've got staff in Iowa. We're hiring in New Hampshire, South Carolina right now.

I’m starting to put together the infrastructure that you need.

“We’re getting close. I've got staff in Iowa. We're hiring in New Hampshire, South Carolina right now. I’m starting to put together the infrastructure that you need. But I see nothing but green lights on this journey so far." — Rep. Eric Swalwell, January 2019 Fox News Digital interview Swalwell's activities in early primary states reflected preparations for a national campaign. His suspension in July 2019 ended the effort after the initial debate phase.”