CONGRESSMEMBERS BROWNLEY, PETERS ENDORSE SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Congressman Swalwell Continues to Grow Support from Southern California Congressional Delegation; 15 House Members from CA Have Now Backed Swalwell
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Swalwell for Governor announced Congressmembers Julia Brownley (CA-26) and Scott Peters (CA-50) have endorsed his campaign.
“In Congress, I’ve seen firsthand how Eric Swalwell brings people together to take on tough challenges and deliver results for California,” said Congresswoman Julia Brownley. “Eric understands that strengthening our economy means investing in working families, protecting women’s rights and expanding access to health care. I’m proud to endorse Eric as the next governor because I know he will be a champion working to drive down costs so that everyone has the chance to get ahead.”
“I’ve spent my time in public service promoting policies that encourage economic growth and prosperity. I know what it takes to make real change, and Eric Swalwell does, too,” Congressman Scott Peters said. “I’ve worked alongside him in Congress, I’ve watched him fight tirelessly to tackle the rising cost of living and build an economy that brings opportunity to everyone. Eric is a leader who will fight to make California more affordable and level the economic playing field — and that's why I endorse him for Governor.”
Congresswoman Brownley was elected to Congress in 2012 and has focused on the issues important to Ventura County families: increasing opportunities for middle-class families, bringing down health care costs, making higher education more affordable, preserving and protecting our environment and making sure our veterans receive the services they deserve.
California’s 26th congressional district is located on the South Coast, comprising most of Ventura County as well as a small portion of Los Angeles County.
First elected to Congress in 2012, Congressman Peters has had major legislative victories for veterans, deploying clean energy, reducing drug costs while protecting innovation and confronting the substance abuse crisis. Above all else, Peters works to improve the quality of life for San Diegans.
The 50th congressional district is in San Diego County. It includes coastal and central portions of the city of San Diego.
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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 have endorsed Swalwell’s campaign, including U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego. 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: Sens. Ben Allen, Josh Becker and Tim Grayson. Asms. Patrick Ahrens, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Marc Berman, Tasha Boerner, Mike Fong, Mike Gipson, John Harabedian, 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, California Teachers Association 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.
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