Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had told Swalwell to end his bid, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called on him to drop out. Swalwell’s campaign co-chair, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, said he’d quit the position. “These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor,” Swalwell said in the statement. I am withdrawing my endorsement of Congressman Swalwell, effective immediately.”Several of Swalwell’s opponents in the governor’s race also called on him to drop out. “Eric Swalwell should be nowhere near any position of power, much less be the governor of California.

Source: CNN April 10, 2026 23:30 UTC