Eric Swalwell Faces Calls to Drop California Governor Race Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing calls from top Democrats to drop out of California's governor race after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her twice when she was too drunk to consent. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Adam Schiff are among those urging him to quit the race.
Rep. Eric Swalwell is under mounting pressure to abandon his California gubernatorial campaign after sexual assault allegations surfaced against the Democratic congressman.
A woman has accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her on two separate occasions when she was too intoxicated to give consent. The allegations have sent shockwaves through Democratic circles in the nation's most populous state.
Prominent California Democrats are distancing themselves from Swalwell's campaign. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Adam Schiff have both called for him to drop out of the race. Pelosi said in a statement that "this extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated."
The accusations mark a dramatic turn for Swalwell, who has served in Congress since 2013 and sits on high-profile committees. Key Democratic supporters who previously backed his gubernatorial bid are now abandoning his campaign.
Swalwell's campaign has not yet responded to the growing calls for his withdrawal from the race.
California's gubernatorial election affects 40 million people and the nation's largest state economy. The allegations could reshape the Democratic primary and influence who leads the state that often sets national policy on climate, tech regulation, and social issues.
Watch for Swalwell's response to the mounting pressure and whether more Democratic leaders call for his exit from the governor's race.
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