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CONGRESSWOMAN ADELITA GRIJALVA ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Southern Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva Endorses Swalwell for Governor; Says He Will Stand Up for Vulnerable Communities
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (AZ-7) has endorsed his campaign. Arizona’s 7th Congressional District spans southern Arizona from San Luis and Somerton to Nogales to Bisbee to Douglas up to Avondale and Tolleson. It encompasses parts of Cochise, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Yuma Counties.
“Eric Swalwell is a proven leader who doesn't back down from a fight. He stands up for our most vulnerable communities,” said Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. “Eric has taken on Trump at every turn, fighting to hold ICE accountable for terrorizing our neighbors and defending our democracy. Californians can trust Eric to work every day to lower costs for working families.”
Rep. Grijalva serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the House Committee on Natural Resources. She is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Labor Caucus and Congressional Progressive Caucus. Grijalva has a long history of public service. Prior to being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Grijalva worked at Pima County Teen Court for more than 25 years and was first elected to public office in 2002 to the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) Governing Board, the largest school-district in Tucson.
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. CA U.S. House Members: Reps. Jimmy Gomez (Campaign Chair), Adam Gray (Campaign Co-Chair), Nanette Barragan, 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 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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ASSEMBLYMEMBER TINA MCKINNOR ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Los Angeles County Assemblymember Endorses Swalwell; Highlights His Advocacy For Working Families and Communities of Color
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced Los Angeles County Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (AD-61) has endorsed his campaign. McKinnor’s district includes the cities and communities of Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lenox, Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, Venice, West Athens, Westchester and Westmont.
“I’m proud to endorse Congressman Eric Swalwell for Governor because he understands that California’s strength is built by working people and powered by our diverse communities,” Assemblymember Tina McKinnor said. “Eric has consistently stood with labor unions fighting for fair wages, safe workplaces and the right to organize. He also understands the urgency of addressing racial inequities in housing, healthcare and economic opportunity. At a time when working families and communities of color need bold, steady leadership, Eric Swalwell is ready to deliver.”
McKinnor was first elected to the California State Assembly in June 2022. In 2024, McKinnor was unanimously elected Chair of the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation. The Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation is the largest, bi-partisan and most diverse delegation in the California Legislature. She is also a member of the Legislative Progressive Caucus and Legislative Black Caucus. McKinnor was born and raised in Los Angeles County, is the mother of two adult sons and recently welcomed her first grandchild.
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, 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 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 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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CONGRESSWOMAN ZOE LOFGREN ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Bay Area Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren Endorses Swalwell for Governor; Cites His Unwavering Commitment to Justice
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) has endorsed his campaign. Lofgren represents Californians in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. She is the Ranking Member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. She is also the elected Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation.
“As a lifelong Californian, I’m proud to support my Bay Area neighbor Eric Swalwell in his campaign for Governor,” said Congresswoman Lofgren. “From serving together on the House Judiciary Committee to our work protecting America’s most vulnerable communities, I’ve witnessed firsthand Eric’s unwavering commitment to justice and democracy. I know Eric is the person to meet this moment, deliver relief for working families and fight for our state every day.”
Rep. Lofgren is the daughter of a truck driver and a cafeteria cook, and later, a secretary. She attended public schools and went to Stanford University on a California State Scholarship. In Congress, Lofgren is known for her steadfast advocacy for immigrant communities and her expertise on U.S. immigration law and policy. She is a constitutional expert who is focused on protecting Americans’ right to vote and the longstanding tradition of peaceful transfer of power. Lofgren was a House Manager in the first impeachment of Donald Trump, becoming the first woman in history to speak on the U.S. Senate floor as an Impeachment Manager.
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.
Public 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, Ted Lieu, Doris Matsui, Kevin Mullin, Jimmy Panetta, Dr. Raul Ruiz and Mike Thompson. Members of the CA Assembly: Asms. Patrick Ahrens, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan 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 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 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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CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Los Angeles County Congressman Ted Lieu Endorses Swalwell on Second Day of CADEM 2026 Convention
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36) has endorsed his campaign. Lieu represents Californians in Los Angeles County. He is a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary and House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He is also a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans and Congressional Native American Caucus.
“I’m proud to endorse Eric Swalwell for governor because he is fearless in standing up to the Trump Administration and defending our democracy,” said Congressman Ted Lieu. “Eric and I sat together in the House Judiciary Committee for many years holding bad actors accountable. Eric and I have worked closely to demand accountability, push back against ICE and uphold the Constitution when it's under attack. California deserves a governor with the courage to confront injustice head-on, and I know with great certainty that Eric is that kind of leader.”
Congressman Lieu is the highest ranking Asian American to have ever served in House Leadership. Lieu is a veteran, having served on active duty and then in the Reserves for the Air Force. He retired in 2021 with the rank of Colonel. As one of four Members of Congress with a computer science degree, Ted is frequently sought out for his insights on technology and innovation matters. Lieu has also been a leader in Congress against ethnic and racial profiling, including discrimination against the LGBTQ community and hate toward the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
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. Representatives Adam Gray (D-13) and Jimmy Gomez (D-34) serve as Campaign 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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ASSEMBLYMEMBER REBECCA BAUER-KAHAN ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
East Bay Assemblymember Endorses Swalwell on First Day of CADEM 2026 Convention
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced East Bay Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (AD-16) has endorsed his campaign. Bauer-Kahan’s district includes the cities of Alamo, Danville, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.
“I'm proud to endorse Eric Swalwell because I know he will be a fearless advocate for California families,” said Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. “We are united in our commitment to strengthen mental health support, protect women's health and build communities rooted in opportunity for all. I'm confident that Eric will work every day to advance progress across our state as the next governor.”
Bauer-Kahan was first elected to represent Assembly District 16 in the California State Assembly in 2018. She is an accomplished attorney, environmental advocate, community volunteer, law professor and mother. A Bay Area native, she is the granddaughter of refugees who came to the United States to escape the Holocaust. Their experiences inspired her to use her career and personal time to help others in her community, solve complex problems, protect civil rights and fight to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed. She is Chair of the Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection and founder and Chair of the Select Committee on Reproductive Health.
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-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 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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ASSEMBLYMEMBER NICK SCHULTZ ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Los Angeles County Assemblymember Backs Swalwell; Says California’s Working Families Can Trust Him to Fight for Them
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced Los Angeles County Assemblymember Nick Schultz (AD-44) has endorsed his campaign. Schultz’s district includes the cities of Burbank and Glendale, as well as the communities of La Crescenta, Sunland Tujunga, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake and Valley Village.
“I’m proud to endorse Eric Swalwell in his campaign to drive down costs for Californians and to protect our most vulnerable communities,” said Assemblymember Nick Schultz. “Growing up, I watched my mother work tirelessly, sometimes juggling multiple jobs, to keep the lights on and put food on the table. Eric watched his mother do the same. So when Eric says he understands the challenges facing California's working families, you can believe him — and you can trust he’ll spend every day fighting for us as our next governor.”
Assemblymember Schultz was appointed by Speaker Robert Rivas to take the helm of the Assembly Public Safety Committee. As Chair, he has set the course for the committee to focus on increasing safety for all communities in California and building a more equitable criminal justice system. He also serves as a member of the Assembly Committees on Budget, Natural Resources, Utilities and Energy and the Budget Subcommittee #6 on Public Safety. Schultz is also the Policy Chair of the Progressive Legislative Caucus. Previously, he served on the Burbank City Council as a Mayor and Councilmember.
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 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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CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ENDORSE ERIC SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
CPF Represents 38,000 Professional Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service Personnel; Says Swalwell Will Fight for Those Keeping Our Communities Safe
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced the California Professional Firefighters (CPF) has endorsed his candidacy, delivering a major boost to a campaign that has been steadily building a network of support across the state.
“Congressman Eric Swalwell is a proven leader who understands firefighters. He’s stood with us, fought for us, and delivered results,” said CPF President Brian K. Rice. “Throughout his career, Congressman Swalwell has consistently shown up for firefighters, pushing for stronger fire and emergency response in our communities and advocating for our members’ health and retirement security. We have Congressman Swalwell’s back in his campaign to tackle our state’s affordability crisis and protect our communities.”
“I’m proud to earn the endorsement of the California Professional Firefighters. I come from a first responder family, and I know what our firefighters and emergency medical service professionals face every day as they work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Congressman Eric Swalwell. “As California’s next governor, I will ensure critical funding for wildfire prevention, emergency disaster response and support those who risk their lives on the frontlines every day. I am committed to protecting our firefighters’ retirement security, so we can take care of those who take care of us.”
The CPF’s endorsement adds to a growing list of statewide supporters, including U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, who announced his endorsement yesterday. Swalwell has the urgency, vision and strength to lower the cost of living and ensure our public safety officials have the resources they need to keep California safe.
ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
California Professional Firefighters (CPF) represents 38,000 professional firefighters and emergency medical service personnel across the state with more than 180 local affiliates. Their mission is to protect and advocate for the rights, wages, benefits and working conditions of their members. CPF advocates for those protecting the public.
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 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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