Eric Swalwell's California Governor Campaign Implodes After Former Staffer Accuses Him Of Sexual Assault

Swalwell's campaign imploded after a former staffer accused him of sexual assault.

“The influencer behind viral allegations against gubernatorial candidate Rep”

CBS News

The woman alleged he sexually assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent.

CBS News

Swalwell categorically denied the allegations.

Multiple staffers resigned and prominent allies called on him to exit the race.

The former staffer told the Chronicle that Swalwell began pursuing her within weeks after she was hired at age 21.

She described multiple incidents including Swalwell trying to kiss her in her car and exposing himself.

KRON4

In September 2019, she became so intoxicated she does not remember leaving a restaurant and later woke up naked in Swalwell’s hotel bed.

Five years later, she alleged a second assault after a charity gala.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez resigned as Swalwell’s campaign chair and urged him to leave the race.

“Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is again denying allegations of misconduct following a Friday report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer”

KTVU

The California Teachers Association suspended its endorsement.

Five other Democratic candidates called for Swalwell to drop out.

California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks called the accusations deeply disturbing.

Swalwell’s attorney sent cease-and-desist letters to individuals accusing him of sexual assault.

Cheyenne Hunt posted a copy of one letter on X with permission from the recipient.

Los Angeles Times

The letter stated the allegations are false and being injected into the race 24 days before voters go to the polls.

Cheyenne Hunt has academic and political connections with rival candidate Katie Porter.

“A former staffer for Rep”

New York Post

Porter denies any direct relationship.

New York Post

Porter raised the allegations of inappropriate behavior by Swalwell.

The campaign vehemently denied the claims.