Sky News (UK) • April 13, 2026 06:15

California governor candidate quits race following sexual assault allegations

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A Democratic representative running for California governor has dropped out of the race following sexual assault allegations he denies.

Story Timeline

Fri 23:12 - The Hill

Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations

Sat 13:33 - Washington Examiner

Swalwell calls sexual assault allegations ‘flat false’ and promises to ‘fight’

Sun 21:12 - Al Jazeera English

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations

Mon 00:59 - NPR

Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor

Mon 06:15 - Sky News (UK)

California governor candidate quits race following sexual assault allegations

Mon 08:45 - NPR

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegations

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Al Jazeera English

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21:12

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations

Democratic representative suspends campaign after media reports detailed alleged accounts of sexual assault.

NPR

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08:45

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegations

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

00:59

Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor

The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family.

The Hill

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23:12

Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) campaign for California governor lost two co-chairs and key endorsements on Friday after the San Francisco Chronicle reported on allegations that he sexually assaulted a former …

Washington Examiner

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13:33

Swalwell calls sexual assault allegations ‘flat false’ and promises to ‘fight’

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), who is running for governor of California, is challenging the veracity of the sexual assault allegations brought against him. Earlier Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle broke …