Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has suspended his campaign for California governor, just 48 hours after allegations emerged that he sexually assaulted a former aide on two occasions. The congressman, who was considered a frontrunner in the race, made the announcement Sunday.
Key Points
- Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign following sexual assault allegations from a former aide
- The decision came within 48 hours of initial reports, suggesting rapid fallout from the accusations
- Swalwell had been positioned as one of the leading candidates in the California governor's race