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The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed the misconduct allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego, saying he cooperated fully during the inquiry into claims of campaign-finance violations and sexual misconduct linked to former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gallego called Luna’s allegations a right-wing conspiracy and demanded an apology, stating he was unaware of Swalwell’s misconduct.
In Alameda County, voters are choosing who will replace disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in California’s 14th District. With about 80% of ballots tallied, Democrat Aisha Wahab leads the top-two primary with 42.6% and is likely headed to a runoff unless she clears 50%. Her main rivals—Melissa Hernandez (16.8%) and Rakhi Israni Singh (13.3%)—are also Democrats. Wahab, a progressive often compared to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is seen as the front-runner in a deep-blue East Bay. Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid collapsed amid rape and sexual assault allegations and investigations into his campaign spending, which contributed to his resignation from Congress.
Xavier Becerra, who started the California governor race with weak polling and little excitement, surged to the top after former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations, leveraging his resume, Latino background, and working-class appeal to bolster support and advance to the general election. If he wins in November, he would be California’s first Latino governor since 1875, but the final lineup remains unsettled as ballots continue to be tallied and the top-two race solidifies against possible opponents like Hilton or Steyer.
Xavier Becerra jumped from a late entrant to the frontrunner in California's governor race after Eric Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations, aided by a major ad buy and a calm, experience-focused message. A recent UC Berkeley/LA Times poll puts him at 25% with Hilton at 21% and Steyer at 19%, signaling a dramatic shift as the primary nears. His surge has been linked by some to an organic social-media push—though a Steyer-linked report cited a network of fake accounts amplifying Becerra online, which his campaign denies. Supporters emphasize his long government record and steadiness, while rivals contend the momentum could reverse.
In the first California gubernatorial debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit amid misconduct allegations, four Democrats and two Republicans sparred over homelessness, taxes, and leadership. Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco pressed against Newsom-era policies, while Democrats Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer defended the incumbent framework and argued for or against infrastructure funding. Swalwell’s departure adds uncertainty to a June top-two primary, with ballots going out May 4 and CNN hosting another debate on May 5 as candidates vie to appeal to a broad electorate.
Former California state controller Betty Yee suspended her bid for governor weeks before the June 2 primary after failing to break into the top tier and facing fundraising challenges; her exit comes a week after former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell withdrew amid sexual misconduct allegations, leaving Katie Porter as the remaining prominent female candidate in a crowded Democratic field as the primary approaches, with Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican frontrunners also in the race.
With ballots arriving in two weeks, California’s governor race remains highly unsettled as Xavier Becerra surges to 13% after Eric Swalwell drops out amid misconduct allegations, tying billionaire Tom Steyer; Betty Yee withdraws for fundraising reasons, leaving a crowded field under California’s top-two primary system.
Rep. Nancy Mace calls for the House Ethics Committee to release sexual-harassment records and advocates an 'avalanche of resignations' to purge predators from Congress, arguing both parties shield misconduct; the push follows Eric Swalwell’s resignation amid multiple accusations and Tony Gonzales’s earlier admission of misconduct.
Amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, former colleague Rep. Sam Liccardo says rumors about the ex-congressman circulated for years; Swalwell resigned as investigators probe the claims, with a special election to fill his vacancy in August.
Swalwell’s resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations has shifted attention to his current whereabouts and residency filings, as well as financial ties revealed in a 2025 disclosure showing a nearly $31,000 private flight to Nice funded by Stephen Cloobeck. Experts say the travel raises red flags and questions of ethics oversight, though it may not violate current rules; the ethics committee’s reach may be limited post-resignation, leaving potential DOJ action as a possibility.
Eric Swalwell’s attorney Sara Azari publicly defended him amid new rape allegations, saying "regret is not rape" and arguing the accusations shouldn’t be decided in the court of public opinion as Swalwell resigns from Congress after multiple women allege sexual misconduct, including a Beverly Hills model who says she was choked and drugged, and other alleged incidents dating back to 2018 and 2024.
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for California’s governorship collapsed within days as sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, prompting swift backlash from House Democrats led by Nancy Pelosi, who urged him to resign from Congress. In a rare, bipartisan response, lawmakers sought parity by pressing to hold Gonzales to similar accountability. The episode ended Swalwell’s 13-year congressional career and his gubernatorial campaign, highlighting a renewed emphasis on accountability in Congress.
Sexual abuse allegations against lawmakers are fueling a broader reckoning in Congress, with victims publicly detailing claims and lawmakers pressing for accountability as Rep. Eric Swalwell exits the California governor’s race and resigns his seat.
With Swalwell’s allegations scrambling California’s governor race, Newsom is weighing whether to intervene or endorse a candidate to prevent a Republican runoff that could deny Democrats the governorship. He’s been seeking fresh polling data and has consulted with party leaders like Pelosi and Schiff, but has offered no plan and remains noncommittal as ballots approach.
A fifth woman accuses Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including a 2018 rape claim; Swalwell resigns from Congress as allegations mount, amid a Manhattan DA investigation and the collapse of his California gubernatorial bid, while he denies wrongdoing and condemns expulsion efforts.