Congressman Eric Swalwell<\/b> is facing sexual assault allegations from multiple women, a Manhattan District Attorney\u2019s investigation and calls from top Democrats to finish his campaign for California governor.<\/p>\n
4 women \u2014 including a former staffer who claims the politician raped her \u2014 accused Swalwell in April 2026<\/span> of sexual misconduct and harassment. Swalwell has categorically denied all of the allegations.<\/p>\n \u201cThese allegations are false and are available on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,\u201d Swalwell said in a press release<\/span>. \u201cFor nearly 20 years, I even have served the general public \u2014 as a prosecutor and a congressman and have at all times protected women.\u201d<\/p>\n Swalwell, a Democratic congressman representing California\u2019s 14th congressional district, was the frontrunner within the 2026 race for California governor before the accusations made headlines.<\/p>\n Keep scrolling to learn more concerning the scandal and resulting investigation:<\/p>\n One in every of Eric Swalwell\u2019s former staffer, who was 21 when she was hired, claimed that he attempted to pursue her romantically when she worked at his district office in Castro Valley, California, in 2019. She alleged he messaged her via Snapchat, sent her images of his genitals and sought nude pictures in return. She also claimed Swalwell tried to kiss her in her automotive and later asked her to perform oral sex on him.<\/p>\n The lady further alleged that Swalwell invited her out for drinks in September 2019, where she \u201cblacked out\u201d and allegedly woke up naked in Swalwell\u2019s hotel bed, at which point she felt the consequences of vaginal intercourse.<\/p>\n \u201cI kept determining ways accountable myself: I shouldn\u2019t have reached out to him in any respect, I must have left, I must have done this,\u201d an anonymous alleged victim told CNN in April 2026. \u201cWell, Eric shouldn\u2019t have raped me.\u201d<\/p>\n One other woman, Ally Sammarco<\/b>, claimed that Swalwell offered to \u201cshare her resume\u201d with other congressional offices before sending her \u201cvery inappropriate\u201d messages via Snapchat. Two additional women also accused the congressman of sexual harassment and unwanted touching. All the ladies, sans Sammarco, wished to stay anonymous fearing retaliation.<\/p>\n Eric Swalwell addressed the allegations in a social media video, while also apologizing to his wife, Brittany Watts<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n \u201cI don’t suggest to you in any way that I’m perfect or that I\u2019m a saint. I even have definitely made mistakes in judgment in my past,\u201d he said in a social media video in April 2026. \u201cThose mistakes are between me and my wife. And to her, I apologize deeply for putting her on this potion.\u201d<\/p>\n Watts, who shares three children with Swalwell, has not publicly addressed the scandal.<\/p>\n Alleged victim Ally Sammarco<\/b>\u2018s husband, Adam Parkhomenko<\/b> responded on to Swalwell\u2019s denial<\/span> video in April 2026.<\/p>\n \u201cMy wife\u2019s name is Ally Sammarco. Obviously you realize that, but she\u2019s not named anonymous,\u201d Parkhomenko, a Democratic strategist and former DNC National Field Director, wrote via X in April 2026. \u201cShe also went on the record with CNN in order that hopefully this doesn’t occur to other women and possibly it might help other women come forward.\u201d<\/p>\n In a second statement, Parkhomenko added, \u201cI’d similar to to reiterate that if Eric Swalwell and his attorney imagine any statements that my wife and I even have made usually are not true, he should sue us immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n Distinguished members of the Democratic Party<\/span> publicly reacted to Eric Swalwell\u2019s misconduct scandal in April 20226.<\/p>\n \u201cThis extremely sensitive matter should be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability,\u201d Nancy Pelosi<\/b> said in a press release. \u201cAs I discussed with Congressman Swalwell, it is obvious that that is best done outside of a gubernatorial campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries<\/b>, meanwhile, issued a joint statement with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark<\/b> and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar<\/b>. They called for Swalwell to \u201cimmediately end his campaign to be California\u2019s next governor.\u201d<\/p>\n Adam Gray<\/b>, a Democrat from California who served as a campaign cochair for Swalwell, also called the reports \u201cdeeply disturbing\u201d and withdrew his support within the congressman\u2019s gubernatorial race.<\/p>\n The Manhattan District Attorney\u2019s Office launched an investigation<\/span> into Eric Swalwell on April 11, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of those allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373,\u201d the DA\u2019s office told CNN in a press release. \u201cOur specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to provide help to in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner.\u201d<\/p>\n Us Weekly <\/i>reached out to Swalwell\u2019s communications director for comment.<\/p>\n On the heels of the Manhattan District Attorney\u2019s Office opening an investigation into Congressman Eric Swalwell\u2019s alleged misconduct, staffers from his 14th congressional district and the \u201cEric Swalwell for Governor 2026\u201d campaign released a joint statement condemning him.<\/p>\n \u201cAs leaders of teams working for Eric Swalwell, we\u2019re horrified by the recent reporting within the San Francisco Chronicle<\/em> and by CNN,\u201d they said. \u201cWe stand with our former colleague, and the opposite women who’ve come forward. We imagine it’s best to stand with them, too. The behavior detailed in these reports is abhorrent, beneath the dignity of those serving in public office and betrays the trust of all Californians.\u201d<\/p>\n His staffers addressed why it was unattainable for a lot of them to quit their jobs with Swalwell amid the continuing scandal.<\/p>\n \u201cWe also understand that we lead teams who need guidance and stability now, greater than ever. We’re focused on supporting our colleagues during this difficult time,\u201d they said in a joint statement. Their statement concluded, \u201cWe, greater than he, understand that now we have obligations to the people we lead and to the constituents of California\u2019s 14th Congressional District. Those of us that remain on staff accomplish that for the only real purpose of ensuring that as a lot of those obligations are fulfilled as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n In the future after the Manhattan District Attorney\u2019s Office launched its investigation, Swalwell announced via X<\/a> that he was suspending his campaign.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m suspending my campaign for Governor,\u201d the politician\u2019s statement read. \u201cTo my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I’m deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I\u2019ve made in my past. I’ll fight the intense, false allegations which have been made \u2014 but that\u2019s my fight, not a campaign\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n \tWhat Are the Allegations Against Eric Swalwell?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Eric Swalwell\u2019s Denial and Apology to His Wife<\/b><\/h2>\n
Ally Sammarco\u2019s Husband Reacts to the Scandal<\/b><\/h2>\n
Democrats Call for Eric Swalwell to Drop Out of Governor\u2019s Race<\/b><\/h2>\n
Manhattan DA Opens Investigation<\/b><\/h2>\n
Congressman Eric Swalwell\u2019s Staff \u2018Horrified\u2019 By Sexual Misconduct Allegations<\/h2>\n
\u201cAny decision of staff members to stay of their roles within the interim shouldn’t be viewed as support for Eric Swalwell. \u201cWe recognize that not everyone \u2014 particularly our junior staff \u2014 can immediately forfeit their income and advantages without significant personal risk or consequence. Our responsibility now’s to them.\u201d<\/p>\nEric Swalwell Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign<\/h2>\n
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