#swalwell — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.europesays.com/news/28387/ Ex-gubernatorial candidate with OnlyFans model fiancée charged with witness tampering #afternoon #cloobeck #ExGubernatorialCandidateStephenCloobeck #Headlines #JailRecord #LosAngelesCounty #News #november #philanthropist #philantrhopist #race #support #Swalwell #ThenCongressmanEricSwalwell #TimesLastFall #TopStories #tuesday #voter

Ex-gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck interfered with witness in girlfriend’s case, authorities say

Real estate developer and former gubernatorial candid…
#UnitedStates #US #USA #afternoon #america #cloobeck #ex-gubernatorialcandidatestephencloobeck #jailrecord #LosAngelesCounty #November #Philanthropist #philantrhopist #race #Support #swalwell #then-congressmanericswalwell #timeslastfall #Tuesday #unitedstatesofamerica #USnews #USTopics #USAnews #voter
https://www.europesays.com/2987318/

https://www.europesays.com/news/23534/ Mace, Boebert and Luna Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Sexual Abuse. Will It Work? #AnnaPaulina #Boebert #Cory(1980) #DonaldJ #EricM #Gallego #Gonzales #Headlines #HouseCommitteeOnEthics #Lauren #Luna #Mace #Mills #Nancy #News #RepublicanParty #Ruben(1979) #Swalwell #Tony(1980) #TopStories #trump #UnitedStatesPoliticsAndGovernment #WorkplaceHazardsAndViolations

https://www.europesays.com/people/48748/ 4 key takeaways from The Bee’s Q&A on the California governor’s race #AdamSchiff #BenPaviour #california #CaliforniaGovernor #GavinNewsom #Governor’sRace #LiaRussell #PrimaryElection #Republicans #SteveHilton #swalwell #XavierBecerra

https://www.europesays.com/news/21543/ Becerra’s surge in California governor race draws fresh scrutiny to candidacy, long government record #Becerra #California #CommunitySupporter #concern #Congress #country #EricTopol #FirstRace #Headlines #HealthSecretary #LosAngelesTimes #ManyLatinos #News #PresidentTrump #Swalwell #time #TopStories #UpstartCandidate

https://www.europesays.com/news/?p=17442 Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell’s rise. Now they’re facing questions #BearstarStrategies #campaign #candidate #consultant #ExplosiveAllegation #gonzalez #Headlines #MostMember #News #newsom #PresidentTrump #question #race #Sacramento #state #Swalwell #TopStories #week

"Trump is a collective Republican phenomenon. His individual bad actions are tacitly or less tacitly endorsed and enabled by his party as a whole."

#Trump #Swalwell #Republicans #ApprovalRating
/5

"But GOP support for Trump is not some sort of permanent, transcendent truth. It’s a choice, and they have the power, every one of them, to choose differently.

Lisa Murkowski could switch parties; Marco Rubio could resign; John Kennedy could refuse to approve judges. They all have agency and they all have real power."

#Trump #Swalwell #Republicans #ApprovalRating
/4

"[Eric Swalwell's] party simply withdrew its support in a decisive and effective way. If Republicans did the same for Trump, he would also be isolated and would also face enormous pressure to resign.

Of course, Republians aren’t going to do that because they are a fascist, pro-abuser party and they like their fascist abusive president."

~ Noah Berlatsky

#Trump #Swalwell #Republicans #ApprovalRating
/3

https://www.everythingishorrible.net/p/why-swalwell-but-not-trump

https://www.europesays.com/people/28931/ Hakeem Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi call on Eric Swalwell to exit California race over assault claims #california #EricSwalwell #EricSwalwellWife #GovernorCaliforniaRace #HakeemJeffries #NancyPelosi #swalwell #SwalwellWife

I know, Instagram. But this is important.

#Swalwell
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXHzntukSEg/

Attorney Lisa Bloom, who is representing #Lonna #Drewes,
said that they will present all their evidence today to police, when formally accusing #Eric #Swalwell of sexual assault.
As part of the evidence, Bloom said they will present texts, a photograph and journal entries.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/14/house-swalwell-gonzales-trump-congress-iran-politics-latest-news-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Attorney Lisa Bloom, who is representing #Lonna #Drewes,
said that they will present all their evidence today to police, when formally accusing #Eric #Swalwell of sexual assault.
As part of the evidence, Bloom said they will present texts, a photograph and journal entries.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/14/house-swalwell-gonzales-trump-congress-iran-politics-latest-news-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Attorney Lisa Bloom, who is representing #Lonna #Drewes,
said that they will present all their evidence today to police, when formally accusing #Eric #Swalwell of sexual assault.
As part of the evidence, Bloom said they will present texts, a photograph and journal entries.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/14/house-swalwell-gonzales-trump-congress-iran-politics-latest-news-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Attorney Lisa Bloom, who is representing #Lonna #Drewes,
said that they will present all their evidence today to police, when formally accusing #Eric #Swalwell of sexual assault.
As part of the evidence, Bloom said they will present texts, a photograph and journal entries.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/14/house-swalwell-gonzales-trump-congress-iran-politics-latest-news-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Attorney Lisa Bloom, who is representing #Lonna #Drewes,
said that they will present all their evidence today to police, when formally accusing #Eric #Swalwell of sexual assault.
As part of the evidence, Bloom said they will present texts, a photograph and journal entries.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/14/house-swalwell-gonzales-trump-congress-iran-politics-latest-news-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

#swalwell resigns. Excellent.

#mikejohnson has been protecting other accused predators to save votes.

All out.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5828460-swalwell-expulsion-wrongdoing-house/

#ericswalwell #house #congress #uspol

The #House #Ethics Cmte had begun an investigation into whether #EricSwalwell engaged in sexual misconduct….

Several #Democrats had called on him to step aside. #Swalwell wrote in a statement posted to social media that he was “aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote” & that it was “wrong” without due process.

“But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress,” Swalwell wrote.

#law #SexualAssault #rape

Swalwell’s Collapse Rattles California Governor’s Race Amid Assault Claims

Eric Swalwell, running for California Governor, has stopped his campaign after women made sexual misconduct claims against him. This changes the race.

#Swalwell #CaliforniaPolitics #GovernorRace #SexualMisconduct #Democrats

https://newsletter.tf/eric-swalwell-california-governor-race-misconduct-claims/

Eric Swalwell's campaign for California Governor has ended suddenly. This is a major change for the Democratic party in the state.

#Swalwell #CaliforniaPolitics #GovernorRace #SexualMisconduct #Democrats
https://newsletter.tf/eric-swalwell-california-governor-race-misconduct-claims/

Just in: House Ethics Committee announces its investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. "with respect to allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct."

#uspol #politics #news #california #swalwell

https://ethics.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Press-Release-Rep.-Swalwell-4.13.26.pdf

Eric Swalwell Ends California Governor Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

📰 Original title: Swalwell Suspends Campaign For California Governor After Being Accused Of Sexual Assault

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/eric-swalwell-ends-california-governor-campaign-amid-sexual-assault-allegations/?redirpost=5ffe71de-3aa1-426d-b233-40dadd9b2088

#politics #swalwell #sexualassault #california

Good. He has no chance now. His presence in the campaign would be a distraction. There are plenty of other candidates.

https://newsie.social/@servelan/116394779338444687

#California #Swalwell

California GOP Divided Over Governor Candidate as Swalwell Campaign Collapses

📰 Original title: California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/california-gop-divided-over-governor-candidate-as-swalwell-campaign-collapses/?redirpost=5a3c9446-b8b7-42f5-b23c-9bc00a78156f

#politics #california #republicans #swalwell

Maybe #Swalwell did all the things years ago to only party connected women but I also know that right now, Dems fear that too many candidates could lose them the CA governorship. It's also convenient how quickly the party is deciding he's guilty. Of course pointing out this convenient timing is itself disrespectful etc etc. Just STFU right?

#democrats #California #DNC #uspol

At times, little Eric apparently did the thinking for big Eric.

Unless this is an outrageously brazen hit job, bye-bye political career.

Narrator: It does not appear to be an outrageously brazen hit job. Despite the economic downturn, many used car lots are still hiring!

https://m.ai6yr.org/@headlines_bot/116389949003411178

#Democrats #Swalwell

"Let's wait and see what the investigation shows! Anyway, the timing is suspicious! Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?"

The political arena is not a courtroom. Elections are not trials. We the People are not prosecutors, or defense attorneys, or judges. Maybe we're closest to being jurors, but even that is a lousy analogy. There is no obligation to follow rules of evidence or procedure. But there *is* an obligation to do what we think is best, with the knowledge we have at the time.

Eric #Swalwell should not go to prison without trial. Of course. He shouldn't be a candidate for the governorship of the most populous state in the country, either, under the current circumstances. All the #Democratic Party and the voters of #California can do right now is go with their guts.

By way of analogy, when Donald #Trump first ran for President, he had not yet been found legally liable for any sexual offenses. We'd be better off today if more #Republicans had chosen not to hold their noses and ignore the unmistakable stink of sleaze radiating off the guy. Sauce for the goose ...

And while I'm on that topic, all the cries about timing, the rumors of Roger Stone's involvement, etc.? Okay, it could be true. *Maybe* it's a plot to take down someone who was until recently a rising star. We know it happens.

We also know, or should know, that abusers turn up in every walk of life, every job, every political party. Right now I'm catching more a whiff of "He can't be like that, he's one of Our People! That's a Those People problem!" Yeah. Never a good look.

Throughout my life, I've been part of several quite different groups of Our People, and one thing they have in common is that they are very reluctant to admit repulsive behaviors right in front of their noses, because they're so sure only Those People do such things. Which makes me a lot less thrilled to be one of Our People than I was when I filled out my membership application.

Maybe Swalwell didn't do any of what he's accused of. Maybe he did some, but not the worst. Maybe he did all of it and genuinely believed at the time that it was consensual. I acknowledge that any of those could be true.

I just don't care. It's time for him to go.

Pressure grows for Swalwell to exit governor’s race, criminal inquiry launched:

True or not, #Swalwell is done. If true, he deserves it, and to be imprisoned for his crimes. If false, then we’re looking at a conspiracy to take over California. Regardless, disgusting. #uspol #calpol https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-11/rep-eric-swalwell-faces-calls-to-drop-out-after-assault-claims

Swalwell Faces Investigation Following Sexual Assault Allegation

📰 Original title: Manhattan DA launches investigation into sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/swalwell-faces-investigation-following-sexual-assault-allegation/?redirpost=b150c219-c745-44b6-954c-6f9617df546d

#politics #swalwell #sexualassault #investigation

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/manhattan-da-eric-swalwell-investigation-sexual-assault-b2955913.html

Somebody please tell #kamala to run for #california governor. Three birds one stone.

Save state from a tech #gop slopfest. She can take credit.
Builds her resume in actual governance. She’ll get credit (CA will be forefront of #ai laws next four years).
She’ll stop hinting at #potus run. We all benefit.

#uspol #swalwell

This turmoil in the race came after the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that a woman said #Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2019 & 2024. The newspaper reviewed text messages about the alleged 2024 assault & spoke to people whom she had told about it. She told the newspaper she did not go to police because she was afraid she would not be believed.

#EricSwalwell #criminal #law #rape #SexualAssault #RapeCulture #misogyny #power #ViolenceAgainstWomen
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/eric-swalwell-allegations-22198271.php

…On Friday afternoon, Sen #AdamSchiff said in a social media post he’s “deeply distressed” by the allegations, calling for #Swalwell to end his gubernatorial bid.

Democratic Rep Jimmy Gomez, who helped run Swalwell’s campaign, said he’s immediately ending his role.

“The congressman should leave the race now so there can be full accountability without doubt, distraction, or delay,” Gomez posted.

#EricSwalwell #law #rape #SexualAssault #RapeCulture #misogyny #power #ViolenceAgainstWomen

#Swalwell accused of sexually #assaulting female staff member, sending nude photos - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-10/swalwell-accusations #CAPol #CAGovRace #Cluster #SA

I believe the #Swalwell survivors

"Theyre all lying to stop me from winning the election" is fkn boilerplate victim blaming

Vote #KatiePorter for #California Governor

#uspol #usnews

Jesus christ why are men.

#CAGovRace
#Swalwell
#ClownCar

So, California's choice for Governor is now looking pretty grim:

* An alleged (likely) rapist. (Swalwell)
* A billionaire. (Steyer)
* Someone accused of abusing staffers (Porter).

#California #Democrats #Swalwell #Porter #Steyer #Governor #USPol

#KashPatel putsch against #Congress Rep #EricSwalwell sees #EastBay #congressman issue "cease & desist" plea while other DC #Democrats "observers" alarmed including some forced to act in #FBI . #Swalwell accuses #Drumpf admin of trying to taint his #campaign for #California governor

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/28/fbi-patel-eric-swalwell/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzc0NjcwNDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzc2MDUyNzk5LCJpYXQiOjE3NzQ2NzA0MDAsImp0aSI6ImNhZmVmNjYyLTVhMzgtNGJhZS04OWJiLWIwOTMwZmFkM2U2NyIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9wb2xpdGljcy8yMDI2LzAzLzI4L2ZiaS1wYXRlbC1lcmljLXN3YWx3ZWxsLyJ9.iGN3KPHjJl5r6StlPpa_25ydPOwz8KjrKWlMXmt4FEY #GiftLink #Free GIFT FROM A #WaPo #BezosBrand News SUBSCRIBER

The top three polling Democrats for California Governor
— former U.S. Rep. Katie #Porter,
billionaire former presidential candidate Tom #Steyer
 and Rep. Eric #Swalwell
— are fundraising generously.

Yet all are still polling a few percentage points behind Republican candidate Steve #Hilton,
who garnered 19% support from likely voters in a poll conducted by UC Berkeley released last week.

Another 17% of likely voters said in that survey that they are still undecided.

https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/california-governor-usc-letter-22080385.php

Anxiety grows among California Democrats as gubernatorial candidates rebuff calls to drop out

SACRAMENTO — Despite a plea from the head of the California Democratic Party for underperforming candidates t…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #America #californiademocrats #crowdedfield #Governor #gubernatorialcandidate #hicks #hilton #juneballot #letter #office #Party #race #Republicans #swalwell #thursday #UnitedStatesofAmerica #voter
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/506668/

Anxiety grows among California Democrats as gubernatorial candidates rebuff calls to drop out

SACRAMENTO — Despite a plea from the head of the California Democratic Party for underperforming candidates t…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #America #californiademocrats #crowdedfield #Governor #gubernatorialcandidate #hicks #hilton #juneballot #letter #office #Party #race #Republicans #swalwell #thursday #UnitedStatesofAmerica #voter
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/506668/

https://www.europesays.com/news/1461/ Anxiety grows among California Democrats as gubernatorial candidates rebuff calls to drop out #CaliforniaDemocrats #CrowdedField #governor #GubernatorialCandidate #Headlines #hicks #Hilton #JuneBallot #letter #News #office #party #race #republicans #Swalwell #thursday #TopStories #voter

https://www.europesays.com/news/1378/ California Governor’s Race: Here’s Who’s Running in 2026 – The New York Times #Antonio #Becerra #Betty(1957) #Bianco #Butch(1974) #California #Chad #elections #EricM #Governors #Headlines #Hilton #Katie(1974) #Mahan #Matt #MidtermElections(2026) #News #Porter #Steve(1969) #Steyer #Swalwell #ThomasF #Thurmond #TonyK(1968) #TopStories #Villaraigosa #Ware #Xavier #Yee

One day after California’s Democratic party urged candidates without a “viable path” in the state’s crucial race for governor to drop out,
the crowded field showed no sign of winnowing down.

At least nine Democrats are in the running to replace the outgoing governor, Gavin Newsom,
with no clear frontrunner,
💥which has fueled fears that the number of candidates could lead to two Republicans advancing to the November election.

Rusty Hicks, the chair of California’s Democratic party, warned in an open letter on Tuesday about that “unlikely” but “possible” scenario and called on candidates to
“act in a responsible manner with the opportunities and support we have earned”.

He advised candidates not to run in the primary if they don’t have a path to reach the general election,
and said they should be prepared to suspend their campaigns within the next month if they hadn’t made “meaningful progress” toward a primary win.

The packed field of Democratic candidates includes
former secretary of health and human services and state attorney general Xavier #Becerra;
former state lawmaker Ian Calderon; San Jose’s mayor, Matt #Mahan;
former congresswoman Katie #Porter;
billionaire environmental activist Tom #Steyer;
the Congress member Eric #Swalwell;
the state schools superintendent, Tony #Thurmond;
former mayor of Los Angeles Antonio #Villaraigosa;
and former state controller Betty #Yee.

The Republican candidates include
Chad #Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff,
and the conservative political commentator Steve #Hilton.

The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California found the race had split into two distinct groups,
with polling indicating Hilton, Porter, Bianco, Swalwell and Steyer are in close competition,
while the other candidates trail behind
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/california-governor-democrats?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

One day after California’s Democratic party urged candidates without a “viable path” in the state’s crucial race for governor to drop out,
the crowded field showed no sign of winnowing down.

At least nine Democrats are in the running to replace the outgoing governor, Gavin Newsom,
with no clear frontrunner,
💥which has fueled fears that the number of candidates could lead to two Republicans advancing to the November election.

Rusty Hicks, the chair of California’s Democratic party, warned in an open letter on Tuesday about that “unlikely” but “possible” scenario and called on candidates to
“act in a responsible manner with the opportunities and support we have earned”.

He advised candidates not to run in the primary if they don’t have a path to reach the general election,
and said they should be prepared to suspend their campaigns within the next month if they hadn’t made “meaningful progress” toward a primary win.

The packed field of Democratic candidates includes
former secretary of health and human services and state attorney general Xavier #Becerra;
former state lawmaker Ian Calderon; San Jose’s mayor, Matt #Mahan;
former congresswoman Katie #Porter;
billionaire environmental activist Tom #Steyer;
the Congress member Eric #Swalwell;
the state schools superintendent, Tony #Thurmond;
former mayor of Los Angeles Antonio #Villaraigosa;
and former state controller Betty #Yee.

The Republican candidates include
Chad #Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff,
and the conservative political commentator Steve #Hilton.

The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California found the race had split into two distinct groups,
with polling indicating Hilton, Porter, Bianco, Swalwell and Steyer are in close competition,
while the other candidates trail behind
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/california-governor-democrats?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

One day after California’s Democratic party urged candidates without a “viable path” in the state’s crucial race for governor to drop out,
the crowded field showed no sign of winnowing down.

At least nine Democrats are in the running to replace the outgoing governor, Gavin Newsom,
with no clear frontrunner,
💥which has fueled fears that the number of candidates could lead to two Republicans advancing to the November election.

Rusty Hicks, the chair of California’s Democratic party, warned in an open letter on Tuesday about that “unlikely” but “possible” scenario and called on candidates to
“act in a responsible manner with the opportunities and support we have earned”.

He advised candidates not to run in the primary if they don’t have a path to reach the general election,
and said they should be prepared to suspend their campaigns within the next month if they hadn’t made “meaningful progress” toward a primary win.

The packed field of Democratic candidates includes
former secretary of health and human services and state attorney general Xavier #Becerra;
former state lawmaker Ian Calderon; San Jose’s mayor, Matt #Mahan;
former congresswoman Katie #Porter;
billionaire environmental activist Tom #Steyer;
the Congress member Eric #Swalwell;
the state schools superintendent, Tony #Thurmond;
former mayor of Los Angeles Antonio #Villaraigosa;
and former state controller Betty #Yee.

The Republican candidates include
Chad #Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff,
and the conservative political commentator Steve #Hilton.

The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California found the race had split into two distinct groups,
with polling indicating Hilton, Porter, Bianco, Swalwell and Steyer are in close competition,
while the other candidates trail behind
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/california-governor-democrats?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

One day after California’s Democratic party urged candidates without a “viable path” in the state’s crucial race for governor to drop out,
the crowded field showed no sign of winnowing down.

At least nine Democrats are in the running to replace the outgoing governor, Gavin Newsom,
with no clear frontrunner,
💥which has fueled fears that the number of candidates could lead to two Republicans advancing to the November election.

Rusty Hicks, the chair of California’s Democratic party, warned in an open letter on Tuesday about that “unlikely” but “possible” scenario and called on candidates to
“act in a responsible manner with the opportunities and support we have earned”.

He advised candidates not to run in the primary if they don’t have a path to reach the general election,
and said they should be prepared to suspend their campaigns within the next month if they hadn’t made “meaningful progress” toward a primary win.

The packed field of Democratic candidates includes
former secretary of health and human services and state attorney general Xavier #Becerra;
former state lawmaker Ian Calderon; San Jose’s mayor, Matt #Mahan;
former congresswoman Katie #Porter;
billionaire environmental activist Tom #Steyer;
the Congress member Eric #Swalwell;
the state schools superintendent, Tony #Thurmond;
former mayor of Los Angeles Antonio #Villaraigosa;
and former state controller Betty #Yee.

The Republican candidates include
Chad #Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff,
and the conservative political commentator Steve #Hilton.

The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California found the race had split into two distinct groups,
with polling indicating Hilton, Porter, Bianco, Swalwell and Steyer are in close competition,
while the other candidates trail behind
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/california-governor-democrats?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

One day after California’s Democratic party urged candidates without a “viable path” in the state’s crucial race for governor to drop out,
the crowded field showed no sign of winnowing down.

At least nine Democrats are in the running to replace the outgoing governor, Gavin Newsom,
with no clear frontrunner,
💥which has fueled fears that the number of candidates could lead to two Republicans advancing to the November election.

Rusty Hicks, the chair of California’s Democratic party, warned in an open letter on Tuesday about that “unlikely” but “possible” scenario and called on candidates to
“act in a responsible manner with the opportunities and support we have earned”.

He advised candidates not to run in the primary if they don’t have a path to reach the general election,
and said they should be prepared to suspend their campaigns within the next month if they hadn’t made “meaningful progress” toward a primary win.

The packed field of Democratic candidates includes
former secretary of health and human services and state attorney general Xavier #Becerra;
former state lawmaker Ian Calderon; San Jose’s mayor, Matt #Mahan;
former congresswoman Katie #Porter;
billionaire environmental activist Tom #Steyer;
the Congress member Eric #Swalwell;
the state schools superintendent, Tony #Thurmond;
former mayor of Los Angeles Antonio #Villaraigosa;
and former state controller Betty #Yee.

The Republican candidates include
Chad #Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff,
and the conservative political commentator Steve #Hilton.

The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California found the race had split into two distinct groups,
with polling indicating Hilton, Porter, Bianco, Swalwell and Steyer are in close competition,
while the other candidates trail behind
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/california-governor-democrats?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Democratic politicians facing frivolous criminal investigations from Trump:

Kat #Abughazaleh
Elissa #Slotkin
Jason #Crow
Tim #Walz
Jacob #Frey
Letitia #James
Lisa #Cook
Mark #Kelly
Eric #Swalwell
Adam #Schiff

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/01/16/trump-minnesota-walz-frey-criminal-investigation/