Summary
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has left the race for California governor after facing allegations of sexual assault. His departure has caused other candidates to try to gain his supporters in a race without a clear frontrunner.
Key Facts
- Eric Swalwell is a Democratic Representative.
- He was running for governor in California.
- Allegations of sexual assault against Swalwell were reported by media outlets.
- Swalwell announced he would leave the governor's race.
- He denied the allegations on social media.
- The governor's race is now open, with no leading candidate.
- Mail ballots for the election are set for early May, with the primary on June 2.
