April 9, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces Renewed Calls to Withdraw from Gubernatorial Race Amid Serious Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell is accused of sexually assaulting a former staffer in 2019 and 2024, claiming she was too intoxicated to consent.
Major supporters, including Senator Adam Schiff and labor unions, have withdrawn their endorsements and called for Swalwell to exit the gubernatorial race.
Swalwell denies the allegations, asserting they are false and politically motivated, while calls for a thorough investigation continue.

18 Sources

Misconduct allegations dog Swalwell as Dem rivals seize opening in California governor’s race
Apr 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM · Fox News
Eric Swalwell Faces Sex Assault Accusation as He Runs for California Governor
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM · NYT
Swalwell's former female staffer drops bombshell allegations of sexual assault, exposing himself: report
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:46 PM · Fox News
Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM · NBC
Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats call on Swalwell to end governor campaign
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM · Politico
Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:12 PM · The Hill
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexually assaulting former staffer
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:25 PM · CBS News
Democrats withdraw endorsements of Eric Swalwell and demand he end bid for California governor
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:29 PM · CNN
California: Eric Swalwell staffers quit after new sexual assault allegations
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM · The Guardian
Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations, rivals urge him to exit California governor's race
Apr 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM · CNBC
Pelosi, California Dems slam Swalwell over bombshell sexual assault allegations: 'Indefensible'
Apr 11, 2026 at 12:45 AM · Fox News
California governor candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell denies assault allegations
Apr 11, 2026 at 1:35 AM · AP
Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer
Apr 11, 2026 at 1:39 AM · Washington Post
California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations
Apr 11, 2026 at 2:24 AM · BBC
Eric Swalwell urged to drop out of California governor’s race after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct
Apr 11, 2026 at 2:53 AM · Independent
A growing number of powerful Democrats are calling for Rep. Eric Swalwell to end his campaign for California governor, citing allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell called the allegations “flat false.”
Apr 11, 2026 at 4:38 AM · WSJ
Eric Swalwell's supporters withdraw over assault allegations
Apr 11, 2026 at 5:50 AM · AP
Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations
Apr 11, 2026 at 6:38 AM · ABC News