Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of California. He is on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026. Swalwell unofficially withdrew from the race but will continue to appear on the ballot.

Swalwell also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 14th Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the primary on June 2, 2026.

Swalwell (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 14th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. He left office on April 13, 2026.

Swalwell resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives on April 13, 2026, after the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported on allegations of sexual misconduct against Swalwell.1 2 To read more, click here.

Swalwell was born in Sac County, Iowa and raised in Dublin, California.34 He earned his bachelor's degree and law degree from the University of Maryland.5 He worked as a prosecutor and deputy district attorney in Alameda County, California. Swalwell entered public office as a city councilmember in Dublin.4