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Swalwell Under Fire for Campaign Fund Misuse and Debt

4/3/2026

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  • Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) faces scrutiny over his financial practices as he runs for California governor.
  • He delayed federal tax payments and used more than $244,000 in campaign funds for childcare, the highest amount among House members.
  • Swalwell and his wife earned over $444,000, while he carries student loans and credit card debt.
  • Swalwell and his former chief of staff are under investigation for promoting the startup Findraiser to lawmakers.