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Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations

Source: The Hill April 10, 2026 at 7:12 PM (1 days ago) California Governor Race

Rep. Eric Swalwell's California gubernatorial campaign suffered significant setbacks Friday after the San Francisco Chronicle reported sexual assault allegations from a former staffer. The campaign lost two co-chairs and key endorsements following the report that Swalwell allegedly sexually assaulted a woman twice when she was too intoxicated to consent.

Key Points

  • Two campaign co-chairs resigned and key endorsements were withdrawn following the allegations
  • A former staffer alleged Swalwell sexually assaulted her on two occasions when she was incapacitated
  • The allegations were first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle