Eric Swalwell

Nationwide elections were disrupted by sexual assault allegations in California, affecting races for Governor and San Francisco Supervisor. Eric Swalwell withdrew from the Governor's race in April after five women accused him of sexual assault.

Ruben Gallego, who has considered a 2028 presidential run, rescinded support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation, similar to his previous withdrawal of support for Eric Swalwell's California gubernatorial campaign amid misconduct allegations. Platner and Swalwell denied the allegations, while Platner's former girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield criticized Gallego for not acting sooner.

Sen. Ruben Gallego rescinded support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation emerged, following his earlier withdrawal of backing for Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations. Platner and Swalwell denied the accusations, while Platner's former girlfriend highlighted Gallego's delayed response to her prior allegations of abusive behavior.

The House Ethics Committee stated it does not manage sexual harassment lawsuits or settlements and has no information to release on taxpayer-funded payments for such cases since 2018. The committee urged the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to publicly disclose details of sexual misconduct settlements as required by a recently adopted resolution.

The House approved a measure requiring the public release of records showing which members used taxpayer funds to settle sexual misconduct allegations and the amounts involved. The resolution, proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie, passed 420-0, directing the House Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to disclose the information within 60 days. The vote followed resignations of Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations.

The US Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Gallego of campaign finance and sexual misconduct, which he called right-wing conspiracies. The committee retains authority to revisit the matter if new facts emerge.

The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed allegations of misconduct against Sen. Ruben Gallego, including claims of campaign finance violations and inappropriate sexual conduct by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The charges followed Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation over sexual misconduct allegations, with Luna attempting to link Gallego to similar accusations. The Ethics Committee noted Gallego's cooperation during the investigation, while Luna defended her referral to the committee on social media.

The special election for Eric Swalwell’s open House seat is moving to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority. The top two candidates are California state Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area transportation official Melissa Hernandez.

Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez advanced to the August 18 special general election to fill the remaining term of California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. Both candidates secured top votes in a crowded field, with Wahab leading and Hernandez emphasizing outreach to voters. The winner will serve until January, followed by a regular general election in November.

Democratic candidates Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez advanced to the August 18 special general election to fill the remaining term of California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. Both candidates secured the top two spots in the primary, which also determined their positions in the November general election for the same district.

Democrats Wahab and Hernandez have advanced to the special general election to complete the term of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. The election will determine the next representative for the district.

Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area are selecting a candidate to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional seat in a special primary election. CBS News projects Wahab as advancing in the race for the 14th Congressional District seat.

The Federal Election Commission is requiring Disgraced Eric Swalwell to return over $30,000 in general election donations or face potential audit and enforcement action. In a June 15 letter, the FEC warned his committee to refund the funds because he is no longer...

Voters in Alameda County held a special election to replace disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell. The election followed allegations of rape and sexual assault that ended his political career.

An Afghan American foster child is leading in a political race to replace Eric Swalwell. The candidate's early lead is highlighted in the context of a contest to succeed a disgraced individual.

Eric Swalwell resigned in April due to sexual assault allegations, triggering a special election. Two Democrats emerged as top candidates in the primary election this month.

A special election is being held to determine who will serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term in Congressional District 14 after he resigned due to sexual assault allegations. The election is taking place in the East Bay area.

Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are holding a special primary to replace Eric Swalwell after his resignation amid sexual assault allegations. The election includes 11 candidates, with top Democratic contenders Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez and Republican candidates Wendy Huang and Dena Maldonado. A runoff on August 18 will occur if no candidate secures over 50% of the vote.

Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area congressional district are casting ballots in a special election to replace former US Rep. Eric Swalwell. The race features a crowded field of candidates.

California’s 14th Congressional District will hold a special primary to fill the remaining term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual-assault allegations. The primary narrows nearly a dozen candidates, with top-two finishers advancing to an August general election. The district, redrawn under Proposition 50, remains heavily Democratic, ensuring the seat likely stays with Democrats.

Bay Area voters will select candidates in a special primary to replace Eric Swalwell in California's congressional district. The primary narrows nearly a dozen candidates vying for the position.

California's 14th Congressional District will hold a special primary to fill the remaining 15 weeks of Eric Swalwell's term, with multiple candidates competing for a Democratic and Republican nomination. The top two candidates will advance to a general election on August 18. The district's boundaries were recently redrawn via Proposition 50, but voter registration remains heavily in favor of Democrats.

California’s special congressional primary on Tuesday will narrow down nearly a dozen candidates to replace Eric Swalwell in the 14th District, with top-two finishers advancing to a general election. The race includes Democratic candidates like Melissa Hernandez and Aisha Wahab, and Republicans like Wendy Huang and Dena Maldonado. Redistricting via Proposition 50 slightly altered voter demographics in the district, which remains heavily Democratic.

Xavier Becerra, a former Health and Human Services Secretary under President Joe Biden, and Steve Hilton, a conservative former Fox News host, will compete in California's gubernatorial runoff. Tom Steyer, a billionaire philanthropist, was edged out of the primary, with Becerra's campaign benefiting from high-profile endorsements and the exit of Rep. Eric Swalwell after sexual misconduct allegations.

Xavier Becerra won the June primary and is set to face Steve Hilton in November. His popularity increased after Eric Swalwell exited the governor’s race in April.

Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor after emphasizing his 35 years of public service. His main rivals were Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer. Becerra's campaign gained momentum after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out due to sexual assault allegations, and he faces scrutiny over his leadership during the pandemic and migrant children crisis.

Eric Swalwell is under investigation for using $300K in donor funds from Hollywood A-listers to cover legal bills following accusations of rape and sexual assault. The California political watchdogs are examining whether his campaign illegally spent donor money on legal defense provided by celebrity lawyer Sara Azari.

California's gubernatorial primary is criticized for producing chaotic outcomes due to low-turnout primaries and fragmented fields. Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra trails Republican Steve Hilton, while billionaire Tom Steyer is third. The article highlights concerns about the system's reliability and proposes ranked-choice voting as a solution.

Katie Porter and Eric Swalwell faced downfall due to personal conduct issues in their campaigns, while Graham Platner remains the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine despite scandals. California Democrats shifted support to Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton after Porter's loss.

Jimmy Gomez, the founder of the Dads Caucus in Congress, confessed to cheating on his wife six weeks after The Post's reporting on his encounter with Eric Swalwell's chief of staff.

Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor, but some Californians still voted for him. He won more than 18,000 votes despite the suspension.

Eric Swalwell, a disgraced ex-congressman, received thousands of votes in the California governor’s race, despite his campaign being suspended following allegations of rape and sexual assault. California Democrats cast ballots for him even after the campaign was halted.

East Bay voters will choose two candidates for the Congressional District 14 seat in a June 2 primary election. Candidates include Victor Aguilar, Suzanne Chenault, Carin Elam, Melissa Hernandez, Wendy Huang, and Rahki Israni.

Alameda County voters are participating in an unusual election cycle by casting ballots twice due to the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell. The election involves selecting both an interim and full-term replacement for the vacant position.

Eric Swalwell was a leading contender for California Governor, but his withdrawal due to sexual assault allegations altered the race dynamics, allowing his Democratic rivals to gain potential voter support.

A Democrat performed poorly in the governor’s race. Eric Swalwell may still have a role despite the outcome. The initial candidate field for governor included prominent California Democrats.

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Democratic colleagues for not distancing from Graham Platner amid scandals, including Nazi iconography tattoos, explicit texts, and controversial Reddit posts. He compared Platner's defense to that of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned over rape allegations. Democrats remain supportive of Platner to retain Senate control in Maine.

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Graham Platner's scandals and compared Democrats' support to their past support for disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Platner faces controversies including Nazi iconography, Reddit posts, explicit texts, and a Kik account, while Democrats aim to flip Maine.

Nine candidates are competing to replace ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in California's 14th Congressional District. Swalwell did not run for his seat again, choosing a gubernatorial campaign instead, but allegations of sexual misconduct emerged in April.

Nine candidates are vying to replace ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in California's 14th Congressional District. Swalwell did not run for his seat again, favoring a gubernatorial campaign instead until allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him in April.