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Swalwell's Governor Bid Ends Amid Misconduct Allegations

4/13/2026

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Representative Eric Swalwell's bid for California governor ended amid sexual misconduct allegations, following his presidential run with limited success.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris considered running but pursued a third presidential bid.
Senator Alex Padilla declined to enter the governor's race.
Katie Porter, an early front-runner, faced backlash over a viral interview and past behavior.
The field also includes billionaire Tom Steyer, who previously ran for president.

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Representative Eric Swalwell's bid for California governor ended amid sexual misconduct allegations, following his presidential run with limited success.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris considered running but pursued a third presidential bid.
Senator Alex Padilla declined to enter the governor's race.
Katie Porter, an early front-runner, faced backlash over a viral interview and past behavior.
The field also includes billionaire Tom Steyer, who previously ran for president.