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Steyer Challenges Swalwell's Residency in Gubernatorial Race

3/7/2026

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Tom Steyer, a California gubernatorial candidate, petitioned the secretary of state to enforce a five-year residency requirement targeting U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell.
Steyer alleges Swalwell's residency is questionable, citing a hotel stay and a Washington, D.C. property listed as his residence.
Swalwell's campaign dismissed the allegations as unfounded attacks.
Legal experts say the residency rule may be unenforceable, and Katie Porter, U.S. Representative from California, is in the race.

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Story summary

Tom Steyer, a California gubernatorial candidate, petitioned the secretary of state to enforce a five-year residency requirement targeting U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell.
Steyer alleges Swalwell's residency is questionable, citing a hotel stay and a Washington, D.C. property listed as his residence.
Swalwell's campaign dismissed the allegations as unfounded attacks.
Legal experts say the residency rule may be unenforceable, and Katie Porter, U.S. Representative from California, is in the race.