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Rep. Swalwell Faces Legal and Campaign Challenges Amid Allegations

4/12/2026

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Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., faces allegations of violating immigration and employment laws regarding his nanny Amanda Barbosa, with payments of $3,914 (2021) and $46,930 (2022).
The complaints allege he paid Barbosa with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization.
Swalwell also faces sexual assault allegations from a former staffer and three other women, which he denies.
As a result, Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign in California is under significant pressure.

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Story summary

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., faces allegations of violating immigration and employment laws regarding his nanny Amanda Barbosa, with payments of $3,914 (2021) and $46,930 (2022).
The complaints allege he paid Barbosa with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization.
Swalwell also faces sexual assault allegations from a former staffer and three other women, which he denies.
As a result, Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign in California is under significant pressure.