Eric Swalwell’s name continues to cause headaches for East Bay voters
Eric Swalwell's name remains on the ballots for East Bay voters despite his recent resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations. He will appear in both a special election for his congressional seat and the California primary for governor. Voters will have to navigate these ballots while Swalwell continues to deny the allegations against him.
- ▪Eric Swalwell resigned from his congressional seat last month due to serious sexual misconduct allegations.
- ▪He will appear on two ballots: one for the special election for his congressional seat and another for the California primary for governor.
- ▪The special election primary for Swalwell's seat is scheduled for June 16, while the regular general election will take place in November.
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Metro Eric Swalwell’s name continues to cause headaches for East Bay voters By Ross O'Keefe Published May 16, 2026, 2:10 p.m. ET For these voters, Eric Swalwell just won’t go away. The disgraced former Congressman will appear on two separate ballots for East Bay voters: the special election for his 14th congressional district seat and the California June 2 primary ballot. Voters in the East Bay cities of Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, and Pleasanton should expect to receive the ballots. Swalwell resigned from his congressional seat last month due to weighty sexual misconduct allegations that also forced him to drop out of the governor’s race. Swalwell has been in hiding for more than a month and denies the allegations against him. 3 For these voters, Eric Swalwell just won’t go away.
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