Event Brief
California Democrats Abandon Eric Swalwell Amid Allegations
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Eric Swalwell, once backed for governor, faces abandonment after sexual assault accusations.
WHO: California Democrats
WHAT: Abandonment of Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Influential groups backed Swalwell before sexual assault allegations emerged.
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