Congressman Drops Governor Bid Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for Governor of California. The decision follows public allegations of sexual assault. Swalwell announced his exit in a social media post. In the statement, he said he was "deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past." He also promised to fight what he called "false allegations." Swalwell did not provide details about the specific claims. He was first elected to Congress in 2012 and is a prominent Democratic figure. His suspension reshapes the race for California's next governor.