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NEW POLLS CONFIRM SWALWELL IS THE LEADING DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
Recent Polling Underscores Urgency of Coalescing Around Eric Swalwell To Prevent Trump Takeover of California
LOS ANGELES, CA — New public polls confirm that Congressman Eric Swalwell is the Democratic frontrunner ahead of the June 2 primary. Swalwell’s message of driving down costs and fighting Donald Trump continues to grow his support among likely voters.
“These new polls confirm that Congressman Eric Swalwell is the only thing standing in the way between two MAGA Republicans advancing in the June 2 primary,” said Micah Beasley, a campaign spokesperson. “It’s time for leaders to come together to coalesce around the candidate who has consistently led in support, public polls and primary donations since entering this race. A Trump Takeover in California will lead to higher costs, more ICE agents terrorizing our neighbors and an unprecedented assault on the right to vote. We cannot allow that to happen.”
PUBLIC POLLING BACKGROUND
***NEW*** California VOTER Index Poll
***NEW*** Echelon Insights Poll Places Swalwell Ahead of Democrats, Bianco
Emerson College Polling: Swalwell Takes Lead in Governor Primary (March 2026)
IVP: Swalwell Leading Democrat (Feb 2026)
EMC Research: Swalwell Leads Democrats, Hilton (Feb 2026)
ABOUT CA GOVERNOR’S RACE
A March 2026 poll from the highly respected firm, Emerson College Polling, showed that Swalwell is the frontrunner in the race for governor. He continues to gain support from likely voters in the June 2 primary and leads all Democratic candidates in poll after poll.
Leaders from across California have endorsed Swalwell’s campaign, including U.S. Senator Adam Schiff. CA U.S. House Members: Reps. Jimmy Gomez (Campaign Chair), Adam Gray (Campaign Co-Chair), Nanette Barragan, Lou Correa, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ted Lieu, Zoe Lofgren, Doris Matsui, Kevin Mullin, Jimmy Panetta, Dr. Raul Ruiz, Linda Sánchez and Mike Thompson. Members of the CA Assembly: Sen. Josh Becker, Asms. Patrick Ahrens, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Marc Berman, Tina McKinnor and Nick Schultz. Labor: California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO, California Professional Firefighters, United Food & Commercial Workers Western States Council, SEIU California and more. In addition to local elected officials. View the complete list of leaders who have endorsed Swalwell.
Swalwell, who represents California’s 14th Congressional District in the East Bay, has pledged to be a “fighter and protector” for California, focusing on affordability, economic growth and modernizing state government so it works better for everyone.
Current Governor Gavin Newsom is termed out in 2026, leaving this an open seat. Congressman Eric Swalwell is the only candidate currently in Congress and the only one actively standing up to Trump. The Primary Election is June 2, 2026.
ABOUT ERIC SWALWELL
Eric Swalwell was raised in Dublin, California, by a police officer father and a small business owner mother. The oldest of four sons, he worked paper routes and construction jobs before earning a Division I soccer scholarship and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After serving as an Alameda County prosecutor — where he led the Hate Crimes Unit — Swalwell was elected to the Dublin City Council, then to Congress in 2012. In the House, he has served on the House Intelligence Committee and currently serves on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, and is the Ranking Member on both the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection and the Judiciary Select Subcommittee on January 6. He and his wife, Brittany, are raising their three young children under the age of 9.
Website: www.EricSwalwell.com
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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NEW POLL: EMERSON COLLEGE SHOWS SWALWELL LEADING GOVERNOR’S RACE
As Congressman Swalwell Continues to Gain Momentum Ahead of the June 2 Primary, A New Poll Shows Him Leading All Candidates for Governor
LOS ANGELES, CA — A new polling memo from Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics finds Congressman Swalwell is the frontrunner heading into the June 2 primary. Swalwell’s message of driving down costs for working people and fighting Donald Trump continues to resonate with likely voters and increase his support.
Swalwell leads the entire field of gubernatorial candidates:
Eric Swalwell: 17%
Steve Hilton: 13%
Chad Bianco: 11%
Tom Steyer: 11%
Katie Porter: 8%
Xavier Becerra: 3%
Antonio Villaraigosa: 3%
Source: Emerson College Polling, March 7-9, 2026
Swalwell’s support has increased since Emerson College’s February poll. Among registered Democratic voters, Swalwell’s support has increased from 23% to 27% since February.
Among voters who say the next governor should stand up to Trump, 25% support Swalwell, ten points higher than the next candidate.
“With less than 55 days until voters begin casting ballots, Congressman Swalwell is in the best position to make the Top Two in the June 2 primary,” said Micah Beasley, a campaign spokesperson. “Swalwell’s message of tackling the cost-of-living crisis, while fighting President Trump’s overreach continues to grow his support and bring voters into his corner.”
The poll memo can be viewed here.
Emerson College Polling surveyed: 1,000 likely June 2026 Primary voters in California. Interviews were collected via text-to-web and email-to-web methodologies from March 7–9, 2026. The survey was offered in English and has an overall margin of error of ±3.0.
ABOUT CA GOVERNOR’S RACE
A March 2026 poll from the highly respected firm, Emerson College Polling, showed that Swalwell is the frontrunner in the race for governor. He continues to gain support from likely voters in the June 2 primary and leads all Democratic candidates in poll after poll.
Leaders from across California have endorsed Swalwell’s campaign, including U.S. Senator Adam Schiff. California U.S. House Members: Reps. Jimmy Gomez (Campaign Chair), Adam Gray (Campaign Co-Chair), Nanette Barragan, Lou Correa, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ted Lieu, Zoe Lofgren, Doris Matsui, Kevin Mullin, Jimmy Panetta, Dr. Raul Ruiz and Mike Thompson. Members of the CA Assembly: Asms. Patrick Ahrens, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Marc Berman, Tina McKinnor and Nick Schultz. In addition to local elected officials. View the complete list of leaders who have endorsed Swalwell.
Swalwell, who represents California’s 14th Congressional District in the East Bay, has pledged to be a “fighter and protector” for California, focusing on affordability, economic growth and modernizing state government so it works better for everyone. Current Governor Gavin Newsom is termed out in 2026, leaving this an open seat. Congressman Eric Swalwell is the only candidate currently in Congress and the only one actively standing up to Trump. The Primary Election is June 2, 2026.
ABOUT ERIC SWALWELL
Eric Swalwell was raised in Dublin, California, by a police officer father and a small business owner mother. The oldest of four sons, he worked paper routes and construction jobs before earning a Division I soccer scholarship and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After serving as an Alameda County prosecutor — where he led the Hate Crimes Unit — Swalwell was elected to the Dublin City Council, then to Congress in 2012. In the House, he has served on the House Intelligence Committee and currently serves on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, and is the Ranking Member on both the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection and the Judiciary Select Subcommittee on January 6. He and his wife, Brittany, are raising their three young children under the age of 9.
Website: www.EricSwalwell.com
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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REP. SWALWELL STATEMENT ON CADEM 2026 CONVENTION VOTE
Congressman Eric Swalwell Finishes First With CADEM Delegates
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Today, California’s leading Democratic candidate for governor, Congressman Eric Swalwell, released the following statement about the results of the CADEM 2026 Convention vote.
“I want to thank the California Democratic Party delegates for backing me to be California’s fighter and protector of working families. Together, we'll defend all Californians against Donald Trump and lower every family's costs. I look forward to uniting our party and leading us to victories across the state in November.”
You can watch an excerpt from Congressman Swalwell’s convention floor speech here.
ABOUT CA GOVERNOR’S RACE
A February 2026 poll from the highly regarded polling firm EMC Research showed that Swalwell is the Democratic frontrunner for Governor. He continues to gain support from likely voters in the June 2 primary and leads all Democratic candidates.
Swalwell continues to gain support from elected officials, including U.S. Senator Adam Schiff. U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-34) serves as Campaign Chair and Rep. Adam Gray (D-13) is Campaign Co-Chair. Reps. Nanette Barragan, Doris Matsui, Kevin Mullin, Jimmy Panetta, Dr. Raul Ruiz and Mike Thompson, have endorsed Swalwell — in addition to local elected officials across the state.
Swalwell, who represents California’s 14th Congressional District in the East Bay, has pledged to be a “fighter and protector” for California, focusing on affordability, economic growth and modernizing state government so it works better for everyone.
Current Governor Gavin Newsom is termed out in 2026, leaving this an open seat and a wide open race. Congressman Eric Swalwell is the only candidate currently in Congress and the only one actively standing up to Trump. The Primary Election is June 2, 2026.
ABOUT ERIC SWALWELL
Eric Swalwell was raised in Dublin, California, by a police officer father and a small business owner mother. The oldest of four sons, he worked paper routes and construction jobs before earning a Division I soccer scholarship and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After serving as an Alameda County prosecutor — where he led the Hate Crimes Unit — Swalwell was elected to the Dublin City Council, then to Congress in 2012. In the House, he has served on the House Intelligence Committee and currently serves on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, and is the Ranking Member on both the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection and the Judiciary Select Subcommittee on January 6. He and his wife, Brittany, are raising their three young children under the age of 9.
Website: www.EricSwalwell.com
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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REP. SWALWELL STATEMENT ON TENTATIVE DEAL FOR SAN FRANCISCO TEACHERS
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, California’s leading Democratic candidate for governor, Congressman Eric Swalwell, released the following statement:
"I was honored to stand alongside San Francisco teachers this week, and I want to congratulate them on this tentative deal that includes necessary pay raises.
We can no longer live in a society where a CEO's time is worth fifty-thousand dollars an hour, but the person who taught that CEO how to read barely makes enough to survive.
Teachers aren't just employees, they help write the stories of our children's lives, and for that we don't just owe them a raise — we owe them everything."
Congressman Swalwell stood with San Francisco teachers earlier this week. Watch on Instagram.
ABOUT CA GOVERNOR’S RACE
A February 2026 poll from the highly regarded polling firm EMC Research showed that Swalwell is the Democratic frontrunner for Governor. He continues to gain support from likely voters in the June 2 primary and leads Congresswoman Katie Porter, businessman Tom Steyer and the other Democratic candidates.
Swalwell continues to gain support from elected officials, including U.S. Senator Adam Schiff. U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) serves as the Campaign Chair, and Reps. Nanette Barragan, Adam Gray, Doris Matsui, Kevin Mullin, Jimmy Panetta, Dr. Raul Ruiz and Mike Thompson, have endorsed Swalwell — in addition to local elected officials across the state.
Swalwell, who represents California’s 14th Congressional District in the East Bay, has pledged to be a “fighter and protector” for California, focusing on affordability, economic growth and modernizing state government so it works better for everyone.
Current Governor Gavin Newsom is termed out in 2026, leaving this an open seat and a wide open race. Congressman Eric Swalwell is the only candidate currently in Congress and the only one actively standing up to Trump. The Primary Election is June 2, 2026.
ABOUT ERIC SWALWELL
Eric Swalwell was raised in Dublin, California, by a police officer father and a small business owner mother. The oldest of four sons, he worked paper routes and construction jobs before earning a Division I soccer scholarship and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After serving as an Alameda County prosecutor — where he led the Hate Crimes Unit — Swalwell was elected to the Dublin City Council, then to Congress in 2012. In the House, he has served on the House Intelligence Committee and currently serves on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, and is the Ranking Member on both the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection and the Judiciary Select Subcommittee on January 6. He and his wife, Brittany, are raising their three young children under the age of 9.
Website: www.EricSwalwell.com
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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REP. SWALWELL STATEMENT ON TODAY'S ICE FUNDING VOTE
Congressman Swalwell Voted Against ICE Budget Today in Washington, D.C.; Scheduled to Miss First Debate In Governor’s Race
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, California’s leading Democratic candidate for governor, Congressman Eric Swalwell, released the following statement after voting against ICE funding in Congress:
"I'm missing the first debate in the governor's race tonight because I'm in Washington, D.C. to vote against the ICE budget. This is the most important thing I could do to fight for Californians. We cannot fund this terror in our communities. I'll continue to play offense against ICE."
You can watch his full response on Instagram.
Swalwell, who represents California’s 14th Congressional District in the East Bay, has pledged to be a “fighter and protector” for California, focusing on affordability, economic growth and modernizing state government so it works better for everyone. He has been one of the most outspoken leaders against the current terror and escalation of ICE agents.
ABOUT CA GOVERNOR’S RACE
Eric Swalwell’s campaign for Governor reported raising $3 million in just six weeks since announcing the campaign on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 20, 2025.
Two recent polls — from the highly regarded polling firm FM3 Research and Emerson College Polling — show that Swalwell quickly emerged as a frontrunner for Governor. He eclipsed former U.S. Senate candidate and Congresswoman Katie Porter and the other Democratic candidates.
According to Politico on December 17, “Democratic voters prefer Swalwell (30 percent) to Porter (21 percent)” in the FM3 poll conducted November 30-December 7 among those likely to vote in June 2026. And the Emerson College Polling survey showed Swalwell quickly surged to the lead in the crowded field of candidates.
Swalwell has coalesced early support from his colleagues. U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) serves as the Campaign Chair, and Reps. Nanette Barragan, Adam Gray, Kevin Mullin, Jimmy Panetta, Dr. Raul Ruiz and Mike Thompson have endorsed Swalwell — in addition to local elected officials across the state.
Current Governor Gavin Newsom is termed out in 2026, leaving this an open seat and a wide open race. Congressman Eric Swalwell is the only candidate currently in Congress and the only one actively standing up to Trump. The Primary Election is June 2, 2026.
ABOUT ERIC SWALWELL
Eric Swalwell was raised in Dublin, California, by a police officer father and a small business owner mother. The oldest of four sons, he worked paper routes and construction jobs before earning a Division I soccer scholarship and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After serving as an Alameda County prosecutor — where he led the Hate Crimes Unit — Swalwell was elected to the Dublin City Council, then to Congress in 2012. In the House, he has served on the House Intelligence Committee and currently serves on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, and is the Ranking Member on both the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection and the Judiciary Select Subcommittee on January 6. He and his wife, Brittany, are raising their three young children under the age of 9.
Website: www.EricSwalwell.com
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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