Why Eric Swalwell has been forced to drop out of California governor’s race

• Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign following multiple sexual misconduct allegations from a former staffer and three other women.
• A former staffer accused Swalwell of sexual assault between 2019 and 2024, while three other women reported unwanted physical advances and unsolicited nude photos between 2021 and 2025.
• Swalwell vehemently denies the allegations, claiming they are false and a coordinated effort to harm his campaign, and has sent cease-and-desist letters to accusers.
• The allegations led to the rescinding of endorsements, the stepping down of senior campaign officials, and an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney's office.
• Following his withdrawal, some lawmakers, including Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, called for Swalwell to resign from Congress entirely.

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Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegations