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A Democratic representative running for California governor has dropped out of the race following sexual assault allegations he denies.
Multiple women accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct as the former gubernatorial frontrunner suspends his campaign for California's highest office.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer.
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
In a social media post, the representative said he was “deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” but promised to fight what he called “false allegations.”
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to drop out, with many Democrats withdrawing their endorsements.
