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Swalwell Exits California Governor Race After Assault Allegations

Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner to replace Gavin Newsom as California governor, has suspended his campaign after at least four women — including a former staffer — accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell denies the allegations but apologized to supporters and family, and faces additional pressure from a DHS investigation into an immigration claim filed by a conspiracy theorist. The collapse of his candidacy blows open one of the most consequential gubernatorial races in the country.

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