Sources: Manhattan DA now investigating CA Rep. Eric Swalwell for sexual assault allegations

[Jose Garcia]

Source: ABC 7 NYC

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is now investigating California Representative Eric Swalwell.

A former staffer for the Democratic lawmaker claims Swalwell assaulted her while at a hotel in New York City.

Swalwell has denied any misconduct.

Read more: https://abc7ny.com/amp/post/manhattan-da-now-investigating-california-rep-eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-sources-say/18872282/

[pnwmom]

1. Some of his senior staff have released a letter supporting his staff member.

He should just withdraw.

[flamingdem]

2. Where does that leave the Democratic party?

Katie Porter?
Tom Steyer?

[pnwmom]

3. There are a bunch of candidates. Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, and others.

Xavier Becerra, Democrat, former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary and former California Attorney General
Matt Mahan, Democrat, mayor of San Jose
Katie Porter, Democrat, former U.S. representative representing Orange County
Tom Steyer, Democrat, billionaire entrepreneur and former presidential candidate
Eric Swalwell, Democrat, U.S. representative from the Bay Area
Tony Thurmond, Democrat, state superintendent of public instruction
Antonio Villaraigosa, Democrat, former mayor of Los Angeles and former Assembly Speaker
Betty Yee, Democrat, former state Controller

https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/03/california-governor-candidates/