Swalwell Exits Governor Race After Assault Allegation

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has ended his campaign for Governor of California. He stopped his bid following pressure from within his own Democratic Party. This pressure came after a serious public allegation. A former staffer accused Swalwell of sexual assault. She stated the incident occurred when she was too intoxicated to give consent. Swalwell has denied the allegation. He said he left the race to focus on his work in Congress and his family. The accusation was a major factor in his decision to withdraw. Party leaders reportedly urged him to end his campaign to avoid a damaging public dispute.