The Guardian · California · Original story
Swalwell denies allegations of sexual assault as calls grow for him to withdraw from California governor race
Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNN
Congressman Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate to be California’s next governor, forcefully denied allegations of sexual assault on Friday night, as he faced escalating calls to withdraw from the race from prominent supporters, rivals and his won colleagues in Congress.
In a video statement shared on his Instagram and posted by his official congressional account on X, the California Democrat vowed to fight the allegations with “everything I have”.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo and Lauren Gambino in Los Angeles · Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 6:37 PM
California | The Guardian
Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNN
Congressman Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate to be California’s next governor, forcefully denied allegations of sexual assault on Friday night, as he faced escalating calls to withdraw from the race from prominent supporters, rivals and his won colleagues in Congress.
In a video statement shared on his Instagram and posted by his official congressional account on X, the California Democrat vowed to fight the allegations with “everything I have”.
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