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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegations

NPR | By Guy Marzorati,
A Martínez
Published April 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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