ASSEMBLYMEMBER MARC BERMAN ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Silicon Valley Assemblymember Backs Swalwell; Highlights His Commitment to Defending Democracy and Protecting
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Swalwell for Governor announced Assemblymember Marc Berman (AD-23) has endorsed his campaign. Berman’s district includes southern San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County, spanning the heart of Silicon Valley over the hill to the Coastside.
“I am proud to endorse Eric Swalwell because California needs a strong leader committed to protecting our democracy and the integrity of our elections,” Assemblymember Marc Berman said. “With voting rights under attack, Eric has — and always will be — on the frontlines defending your access to the ballot box. He also understands the need to deliver real results for all hardworking families, such as tackling the cost-of-living and housing crises. With Eric as our governor, every Californian will have an opportunity to thrive.”
Berman was first elected to the CA State Assembly in 2016. He chairs the Assembly Business and Professions Committee and the Select Committee on the Master Plan for Higher Education in California. Previously, Berman chaired the Assembly Elections Committee, where he was a leader on protecting voting rights, shielding voters from deceptive election practices, making election information more accessible and improving election cybersecurity as well as campaign finance disclosure.
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 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, 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
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