ASSEMBLYMEMBER PATRICK AHRENS ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR

Santa Clara County Assemblymember Backs Swalwell; Will Speak at Campaign’s San Jose Town Hall Today

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced Santa Clara County Assemblyman Patrick Ahrens (AD-26) has endorsed his campaign. Ahrens represents Santa Clara County, including the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale, and parts of San Jose. In the State Assembly, he serves on several committees, including Business and Professions, Budget, Rules, Transportation and Health. 

"I've known Eric Swalwell for more than 20 years, he's a proven fighter that California's working families can rely on. Like me, Eric was the first in his family to go to college. He knows what it's like working to get ahead while worrying about falling behind," said Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens. "Eric listens, leads and stands ready to deliver a more affordable, prosperous and safe California for all. I want Eric fighting for us in Sacramento, that's why I'm endorsing him to be our next governor."

Ahrens will join Swalwell at the campaign’s community town hall this evening, Thursday, Feb. 5, 5:3op.m. in San Jose. Media interested in attending the event must RSVP here. 

Ahrens represents the 26th Assembly District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley within Santa Clara County. A native of Silicon Valley, Ahrens is deeply committed to addressing the challenges faced by his constituents in one of the most dynamic regions of California. He currently serves as a District Director in the State Assembly.

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, 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

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