Eric Swalwell's Campaign Faces Setback Amid Sexual Assault Allegations; Tom Steyer Surges in Polls
Eric Swalwell election odds take massive blow amid sexual assault, rape allegations; Tom Steyer leading
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California Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing serious sexual assault allegations from former staffers, leading to a significant drop in his poll numbers ahead of the June 2 primary. Republican candidate Tom Steyer has surged to a 56% chance of winning, while Swalwell's support has plummeted to 7%.
- 01Eric Swalwell is accused of sexual assault by former congressional staffers.
- 02His poll numbers have dropped significantly ahead of the California primary on June 2.
- 03Republican Tom Steyer's odds of winning have increased sharply to 56%.
- 04Swalwell has categorically denied the allegations, calling them false.
- 05Steyer's Democratic opponents, including Katie Porter, are far behind in the polls.
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California Congressman Eric Swalwell is embroiled in serious sexual assault allegations from multiple former staffers, which have severely impacted his campaign ahead of the all-party primary on June 2. According to a report by CNN, one former staffer alleges that Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2024, while she also recounted an incident in 2019 where she woke up with no memory of the previous night but with physical signs of sexual contact. Swalwell has denied all allegations, stating they are false and politically motivated. As a result of the controversy, his support has plummeted to 7%, while Republican candidate Tom Steyer has seen his poll numbers soar to 56%, a jump of 30 points within a week. Other Democratic candidates, such as Katie Porter, trail far behind at 12%. Despite the scandal, traders still believe Democrats will retain control of the California Governor's office.
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The allegations against Swalwell could influence voter sentiment and the outcome of the California gubernatorial race, impacting the political landscape in the state.
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