Swalwell Bombshell Upends His Bid for California Governor
California Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign collapsed Friday following sexual assault allegations from a former staffer. Multiple prominent Democratic lawmakers and two major unions quickly withdrew their endorsements in response to the accusation.
Key Points
- Former staffer accused Swalwell of sexual assault
- Multiple Democratic endorsements and union support withdrawn within hours
- Campaign effectively ended before gaining significant momentum