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Tom Steyer Challenges Swalwell's Residency Amid Lawsuit Threats

3/10/2026

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Tom Steyer petitioned the Secretary of State to enforce a five-year residency requirement for gubernatorial candidates, alleging Congressman Eric Swalwell appears to live in California on paper only.
Congressman Eric Swalwell's landlord swore he has lived at a Livermore property since 2017.
Conservative filmmaker Joel Gilbert has filed a lawsuit challenging Swalwell's residency.
Steyer's petition exposed Swalwell's home address, raising privacy and safety concerns after previous threats.

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Tom Steyer petitioned the Secretary of State to enforce a five-year residency requirement for gubernatorial candidates, alleging Congressman Eric Swalwell appears to live in California on paper only.
Congressman Eric Swalwell's landlord swore he has lived at a Livermore property since 2017.
Conservative filmmaker Joel Gilbert has filed a lawsuit challenging Swalwell's residency.
Steyer's petition exposed Swalwell's home address, raising privacy and safety concerns after previous threats.