The Democratic congressman is ending his gubernatorial bid following accusations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Sunday he is suspending his campaign for governor. The decision comes amid allegations of rape, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct, which the congressman has denied.
Swalwell was considered one of the Democratic frontrunners in the race. His exit represents a major shakeup in what was already one of the most volatile gubernatorial contests in recent memory.
In a post on X, Swalwell stated, "I am suspending my campaign for Governor." He added, "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that's my fight, not a campaign's."
The announcement offered no indication he plans to give up his House seat, despite calls from colleagues in both parties for his resignation. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has said she plans to force a vote to expel Swalwell when the House returns to session this week, though that would require a two-thirds majority to pass.
The suspension leaves the Democratic primary field without a prominent contender and injects significant uncertainty into the race's final stages.
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