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Representative Eric Swalwell received endorsements for California governor but lost support following public accusations of sexual assault.

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Influential California groups and Democrats have withdrawn support for Representative Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign following public accusations of sexual assault. Swalwell, who was largely unknown in the state capitol, had rapidly garnered backing from these groups in the weeks prior.

Key Facts

  • Representative Eric Swalwell lost backing from influential California groups and Democrats after being publicly accused of sexual assault.[1]confirmed
  • Swalwell had received endorsements for governor in the weeks before the accusations surfaced, despite being largely unknown in the California State Capitol.[1]confirmed

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California State CapitolUnited States, North America
38.58, -121.49
WashingtonUnited States, North America
38.91, -77.04

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Influential California groups and Democrats have withdrawn support for Representative Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign following public accusations of sexual assault. Swalwell, who was largely unknown in the state capitol, had rapidly garnered backing from these groups in the weeks prior.

  • • Representative Eric Swalwell lost backing from influential California groups and Democrats after being publicly accused of sexual assault.
  • • Swalwell had received endorsements for governor in the weeks before the accusations surfaced, despite being largely unknown in the California State Capitol.