it COULD be an opponent in the governor's race trying to knock him out of the competition, but it really does look bad for him to keep running at this point.

I think he should keep his current house seat until and unless those accusations get some actual PROOF and halt his campaign for Governor since it won't be resolved before the election.

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From Google AI compilation.

As of April 2026, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is facing serious allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from multiple women, which have upended his campaign for Governor of California, triggered a criminal investigation, and led to calls for his resignation from Congress.

Key Allegations and Developments (April 2026)

Sexual Assault Accusation:

A former staffer alleged that Swalwell sexually assaulted her twice, including an incident in April 2024 in New York City where she claims she was heavily intoxicated and that he continued, despite her saying "no". She reported waking up with physical signs of sexual assault, such as bruises and bleeding, and provided text messages to the San Francisco Chronicle to support her account.

Multiple Accusers:

A CNN report published in April 2026 included allegations from three other women—totaling four accusers—who described a pattern of inappropriate behavior, including the sending of unsolicited sexual messages and photos on Snapchat.

Criminal Investigation:

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened a criminal investigation into the sexual assault allegation that reportedly occurred in New York.

Political Fallout:

Following the reports, top Democratic leaders in the House, including Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar, called on Swalwell to end his gubernatorial campaign. Several members of his campaign staff resigned, and key endorsements were withdrawn.

Calls for Resignation:

Some political opponents, including former Rep. Katie Porter, have called on Swalwell to resign from his House seat, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) announced plans to force a House vote to expel him.

Response from Swalwell

Swalwell has vehemently denied all accusations, calling them "flat out false" and a "coordinated effort" by political opponents to sabotage his gubernatorial run.

He apologized to his wife in a public video statement for "mistakes in judgment in my past," while maintaining his innocence regarding the criminal allegations.

His attorney, Elias Dabaie, stated they would fight the allegations and threatened legal action against the accusers.

The New York Times