Swalwell Accused; Top Democrats Urge Campaign Exit

Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, faces calls to resign from Congress and withdraw from the gubernatorial race after a former staffer accused him of sexual assault in 2019 and 2024, with three additional women making misconduct allegations reported by CNN. Swalwell denies the sexual assault claims but acknowledges "mistakes" in his personal life.

The allegations, first reported by the _San Francisco Chronicle_, have led to a swift withdrawal of support from major labor organizations like the California Teachers Association and SEIU California, which had previously endorsed him. House Democratic leadership, including Reps.

Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar, along with Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other gubernatorial candidates, have urged Swalwell to end his campaign.

This development significantly impacts the wide-open California governor's race, where Swalwell had been a top-tier candidate in public polling.