Summary
Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, leads in the first poll since Democrat Eric Swalwell left the race. Swalwell ended his campaign amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and is facing an ethics investigation.
Key Facts
- Steve Hilton leads with 17% support in an Emerson College poll of 1,000 likely California voters.
- Chad Bianco (Republican) and Tom Steyer (Democrat) each have 14% support in the same poll.
- Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, ended his governor campaign after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct surfaced.
- Multiple women accused Swalwell of inappropriate sexual behavior, including sending explicit messages and photos.
- Swalwell denied the allegations and stated he would take legal action against them.
- House Democratic leaders called for an investigation and urged Swalwell to withdraw from the race.
- Swalwell plans to resign from Congress after serving since 2012.
- The House Ethics Committee has opened a formal investigation into Swalwell’s conduct.
