California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations

The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign is unraveling after multiple sexual assault allegations, including a serious accusation of rape from a former staffer. The claims have led to mass resignations within his campaign and prompted leading Democrats to withdraw support or call for his exit from the race.

Prominent supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor withdrew their support after he denied allegations of sexually assaulting a woman twice, including when she worked for him. The allegations have led to calls for Swalwell to exit the race just weeks before the primary election.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was accused of sexually assaulting a young staff member twice when she was too inebriated to consent. The California Teachers Association immediately suspended its endorsement, and fellow Democrats called for Swalwell to withdraw from the race.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for California governor, denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer. Swalwell threatened to take legal action against the woman, who detailed the alleged encounters to the San Francisco Chronicle.

California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat running for governor, has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that a woman said Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 201 ... .