Quick Info
| Profession | American Lawyer and Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/11/1980 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Sac City, Iowa |
Latest News about Eric Swalwell
01/04/2026
Eric Swalwell resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives in April 2026 after allegations of sexual misconduct and rape were publicly reported. The allegations, which surfaced in early April, also led him to suspend his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Swalwell has continued to deny all wrongdoing, stating the allegations are false.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Eric Michael Swalwell Jr. is an American lawyer and politician who served as the U.S. representative from California's 14th congressional district from 2023 until 2026, having previously represented the 15th district from 2013 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, his district covers most of eastern Alameda County. He resigned from Congress in April 2026 following allegations of sexual misconduct and rape, which also led him to suspend his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. |
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| Political Career | Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, defeating 40-year incumbent Pete Stark. Took office on January 3, 2013. Served eight years on the House Intelligence Committee as chairman and ranking member overseeing the CIA. Helped lead the House investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election and participated in both impeachments of Donald Trump. Appointed as House Impeachment Manager for Trump's Senate trial in 2021. Served on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees until resigning in April 2026. |
| Presidential Campaign | Announced candidacy for Democratic presidential nomination on April 8, 2019, and dropped out on July 8, 2019. |
| Gubernatorial Campaign | Announced candidacy for governor of California in the 2026 gubernatorial election in November 2025. Suspended his campaign in April 2026 after allegations of sexual misconduct and rape surfaced, leading to his resignation from Congress. |
| Resignation | Resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives in April 2026 following allegations of sexual misconduct and rape, which he continues to deny. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | University of Maryland |
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| Law School | University of Maryland School of Law |
| Internship | Capitol Hill intern for Representative Ellen Tauscher |
Personal Life
| Raised By | Republicans |
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| Childhood | Oldest of four sons, raised in Dublin, California. Childhood focused on family, sports, and hard work. |
Family
| Father | Eric Nelson Swalwell (Police Chief) |
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| Mother | Vicky Joe Swalwell (Small Business Owner) |
| Siblings | Three younger brothers |
| Spouse | Brittany Ann Watts |
| Children | Three |
Career
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Favourites
| Policy Focus | Ending gun violence, universal background checks, affordable healthcare and education |
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Social Media
| https://twitter.com/ericswalwell | |
| https://www.instagram.com/ericswalwell/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ericswalwell/ | |
| X | https://twitter.com/ericswalwell |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Received Division One soccer scholarship, first in his family to attend college | |
| 2. Was on the House Floor during the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack | |
| 3. Speaker Pelosi asked him to preside over the Chamber and gavel Congress into session on January 6 | |
| 4. Proposed the idea of a 'mobile Congress' allowing remote voting from districts | |
| 5. Supports marriage for same-sex couples and access to abortion | |
| 6. Supported repealing the No Child Left Behind Act and raising the cap on the Social Security payroll tax |