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Sexual assault and harassment allegations
Coverage of Sexual assault and harassment allegations in the Nexus archive.
- From White House hopeful to scandal: Swalwell’s short-lived 2020 bid resurfaces after resignation
Rep. Eric Swalwell's 2020 presidential campaign collapsed due to low poll numbers and failed to advance past the first debate round. Seven years later, he resigned from Congress after sexual assault and harassment allegations forced him to drop out of California's 2026 governor's race.
- From White House hopeful to scandal: Swalwell’s short-lived 2020 bid resurfaces after resignation
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after facing sexual assault and harassment allegations, following his withdrawal from California's 2026 governor's race. His 2020 presidential bid also collapsed due to low polling and failed to meet debate thresholds.