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Swalwell Drops Lawsuit as Residency Challenge Looms

3/21/2026

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U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) dropped his lawsuit against Bill Pulte.
Pulte had initiated a mortgage fraud investigation against Swalwell.
A Sacramento judge may reject disqualification in Swalwell's California governor's race over residency, citing law that officials reside at their registered voting address.
Swalwell maintains residency was never in doubt, while Pulte's claims against other figures have not succeeded.
A hearing is scheduled to finalize the judge's tentative ruling.

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U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) dropped his lawsuit against Bill Pulte.
Pulte had initiated a mortgage fraud investigation against Swalwell.
A Sacramento judge may reject disqualification in Swalwell's California governor's race over residency, citing law that officials reside at their registered voting address.
Swalwell maintains residency was never in doubt, while Pulte's claims against other figures have not succeeded.
A hearing is scheduled to finalize the judge's tentative ruling.