- Eric Swalwell considers running for California governor in 2025.
- He’s testing his polling and survey support for campaign.
- Swellwell's potential bid is gaining momentum amid speculation.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night ABC program, the congressman announced his candidacy.
“This great state needs a fighter and a protector, someone who will bring prices down, lift wages up,”
Swalwell said.
“So I came here tonight, Jimmy to tell you and your audience that I’m running to be the next governor of California.”
Swalwell's statement follows the entry of billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer into the formerly competitive race to succeed Gavin Newsom, whose term is about to expire.
Swalwell, a 45- year-old former Alameda County prosecutor, gained notoriety for his competitions with Trump. This profile may increase his appeal to Popular choosers, who in November overwhelmingly approved a new congressional chart that was presented as a means of limiting the chairman's power previous to the quiz choices coming time.
Swalwell latterly worked as a House indictment director during Trump's alternate indictment trial after compactly running for the Popular presidential ticket in 2020.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's late- night ABC program, the solon blazoned his training.
Swalwell's statement follows the entry of billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer into the formerly competitive race to succeed Gavin Newsom, whose term is about to expire.
Swalwell, a 45- year-old former Alameda County prosecutor, gained notoriety for his competitions with Trump. This profile may increase his appeal to Popular choosers, who in November overwhelmingly approved a new congressional chart that was presented as a means of limiting the chairman's power previous to the quiz choices coming time.
Swalwell latterly worked as a House indictment director during Trump's alternate indictment trial after compactly running for the Popular presidential ticket in 2020.
The location of Swalwell's announcement was meant to highlight his preparedness to confront Trump. Kimmel's program was temporarily banned by ABC due to pressure from the president and his supporters following the host's remarks regarding the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. In support, Kimmel displayed a picture of the congressman and a number of his colleagues on Capitol Hill sporting Kimmel gear and thanked Swalwell for calling for the show to resume.
Swalwell was sent to the Justice Department for a possible federal investigation earlier this month by a Trump administration housing official due to claims of tax and mortgage fraud, which the representative has refuted.
When questioned about the inquiry on Thursday night, Swalwell referred to it as "nonsense" and promised that Trump's strategies would not frighten him or other Democrats.
A decade ago, Swalwell was also under investigation for allegedly having a liaison with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent. Republicans continue to attack him based on the House ethics committee's investigation, which was ultimately ended without finding any misconduct.
How would Swalwell's candidacy affect the congressional seat he vacates?
It would open the door for a competitive race to fill his seat in California’s 15th Congressional District, If Eric Swalwell vacates his congressional seat to run for California governor. Historically, Swalwell has been a strong contestant with significant original support, so his departure would probably attract multiple Popular contenders aiming to win the safely Popular quarter.
Swalwell's exit will shift coffers and attention, potentially drawing signatures and crusade backing to certain contenders. It may also invite increased focus from Republicans who see an occasion to challenge in a more open race.
While Swalwell’s training for governor represents a significant career move, it also triggers an important electoral transition in his current House seat, likely enhancing political exertion and competition locally as the 2026 election cycle unfolds.