STATE SENATOR JOSH BECKER ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Chair of the California Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water Backs Swalwell
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Swalwell for Governor announced State Senator Josh Becker (SD-13) has endorsed his campaign.
Becker released the following statement:
“California has led the nation on clean energy because we’ve had leaders willing to make tough, forward-looking decisions. That kind of leadership matters right now more than ever and I believe Eric Swalwell is ready to meet that moment.
In my work on climate and energy policy, I’ve seen what it takes to move the needle: a clear understanding of the challenges and the willingness to act. Eric brings that mindset. He understands that affordability and climate progress have to go hand in hand, and he’s committed to delivering both.
As governor, I know that Eric will ensure we remain a global leader on clean energy, while delivering real affordability for Californians. That's a future worth fighting for and why I'm proud to endorse Eric Swalwell.”
ABOUT STATE SENATOR JOSH BECKER
Elected to the State Senate in November 2020, Becker represents the residents of California’s 13th Senate District, which comprises most of San Mateo County and the northern part of Santa Clara County.
He is the author of several bills focused on accelerating California’s transition to 100% clean energy and net zero emissions, voter access and justice reforms and leveraging technology to provide greater economic mobility for all Californians.
He chairs the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water, the Senate Committee on Human Services and the Select Committee on Economic Development and Innovation. He serves on the Senate Committees on Energy, Utilities and Communications; Insurance; and Transportation; and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
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: Asms. Patrick Ahrens, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Marc Berman, Tasha Boerner, Mike Fong, 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
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