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CONGRESSWOMAN LINDA SÁNCHEZ ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Southern California Congresswoman Backs Swalwell For Governor; Says He Will Help Working People Get Ahead
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Swalwell for Governor announced Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) has endorsed his campaign. Sánchez’s district is located in eastern Los Angeles County and Orange County. Cities and unincorporated communities in the district include Diamond Bar, La Habra, La Habra Heights, Hacienda Heights, La Mirada, Los Nietos, Norwalk, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Rowland Heights, Santa Fe Springs, South Whittier, Walnut, Whittier and parts of Downey and Industry.
"Eric Swalwell has devoted his entire career to helping working people get ahead, that's why I'm proud to endorse him for Governor of California,” Congresswoman Linda Sánchez said. “We share a commitment to lowering costs for families and protecting Social Security and Medicare. Serving together in Congress, I've watched Eric give everything he has to defend our democracy. As a lifelong Californian, I know our state needs a governor with the heart and the strength to deliver real results for us, and Eric will do just that."
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002, Sánchez is the first Latina to serve on the powerful House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Judiciary Committee. A lifelong progressive, Sánchez has devoted her career to helping working people get ahead: advocating for families, improving America’s education system and bringing jobs to Southern California. In 2024, she shattered another glass ceiling, becoming the first Latina and woman of color to serve as a ranking member on a Ways and Means subcommittee. She currently serves as the ranking member of the Trade Subcommittee.
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 and Mike Thompson. Members of the CA Assembly: Asms. Patrick Ahrens, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Marc Berman, 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
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS WESTERN STATES COUNCIL ENDORSE SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
UFCW WSC Represents More Than 180,000 California Workers; Union President Says Swalwell Will Fight for Working People
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Swalwell for Governor announced the United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council (UFCW WSC) has endorsed his campaign, delivering a major boost of support to the frontrunner in the race for governor.
“Congressman Eric Swalwell has shown California’s workers that he knows what’s best for working people and even more importantly — he’s willing to fight for it,” said Mark Ramos, President, UFCW Western States Council and UFCW Local 1428. “UFCW workers are ready to work hard to elect Eric Swalwell for California Governor because we know we can count on him to advance our members’ vision for a state that creates more pathways to the middle class, embraces diversity and makes progress toward bettering California’s workers’ lives.”
“This is a big deal. The 180,000 California members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council keep our communities running every day,” said Congressman Eric Swalwell. “From grocery stores and pharmacies to healthcare facilities and food processing plants, UFCW members are on the front lines serving California families. And I’ll be on the front lines fighting for them every day as governor. Together, we’ll build a California where hard work is respected, workers have a real voice on the job and every family has the opportunity to get ahead.”
The United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council is the regional coordinating body of 11 UFCW local unions representing over 200,000 workers in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The Council is a part of the 1.3 million-member strong UFCW International Union. UFCW members stand together to improve the lives of workers, families, and communities.
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 and Mike Thompson. Members of the CA Assembly: Asms. Patrick Ahrens, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Marc Berman, 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
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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NEW POLL: EMERSON COLLEGE SHOWS SWALWELL LEADING GOVERNOR’S RACE
As Congressman Swalwell Continues to Gain Momentum Ahead of the June 2 Primary, A New Poll Shows Him Leading All Candidates for Governor
LOS ANGELES, CA — A new polling memo from Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics finds Congressman Swalwell is the frontrunner heading into the June 2 primary. Swalwell’s message of driving down costs for working people and fighting Donald Trump continues to resonate with likely voters and increase his support.
Swalwell leads the entire field of gubernatorial candidates:
Eric Swalwell: 17%
Steve Hilton: 13%
Chad Bianco: 11%
Tom Steyer: 11%
Katie Porter: 8%
Xavier Becerra: 3%
Antonio Villaraigosa: 3%
Source: Emerson College Polling, March 7-9, 2026
Swalwell’s support has increased since Emerson College’s February poll. Among registered Democratic voters, Swalwell’s support has increased from 23% to 27% since February.
Among voters who say the next governor should stand up to Trump, 25% support Swalwell, ten points higher than the next candidate.
“With less than 55 days until voters begin casting ballots, Congressman Swalwell is in the best position to make the Top Two in the June 2 primary,” said Micah Beasley, a campaign spokesperson. “Swalwell’s message of tackling the cost-of-living crisis, while fighting President Trump’s overreach continues to grow his support and bring voters into his corner.”
The poll memo can be viewed here.
Emerson College Polling surveyed: 1,000 likely June 2026 Primary voters in California. Interviews were collected via text-to-web and email-to-web methodologies from March 7–9, 2026. The survey was offered in English and has an overall margin of error of ±3.0.
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. 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, Marc Berman, 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
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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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
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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CONGRESSWOMAN SYDNEY KAMLAGER-DOVE ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Los Angeles County Congresswoman Becomes 12th Member of the CA U.S. House Delegation to Support Swalwell
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Swalwell for Governor announced Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) has endorsed his campaign. Kamlager-Dove’s district is based in Los Angeles County and includes a several neighborhoods west and southwest of Downtown Los Angeles. The district also includes Culver City, Ladera Heights and View Park-Windsor Hills.
“I am endorsing Eric Swalwell for governor because he is a fearless advocate for working families,” said Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove. “As governor, I have no doubt that Eric will stand on the frontlines fighting for us — for communities of color, union workers and all our hardworking families — ensuring economic opportunity for every Californian. Our Golden State deserves a leader who understands that when working families thrive, all of California thrives.”
Rep. Kamlager-Dove is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on the Judiciary. She is the Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Brazil Caucus and Policy Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus. Prior to her election to Congress, she served the people of Los Angeles for nearly a decade in local office and in the state legislature.
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, 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
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact:[email protected]
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CALIFORNIA MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DENOUNCE BASELESS RESIDENCY ATTACKS
11 Members of the CA Congressional Delegation Back Swalwell Following Tom Steyer’s False Attacks
LOS ANGELES, CA— Last night, CA Members of Congress released the following letter in response to Tom Steyer’s campaign spreading a baseless, MAGA-orginated conspiracy theory against Congressman Eric Swalwell.
Complete text of letter below:
March 6, 2026
Like all members of the California congressional delegation,we work and live both in this great state and in Washington, DC, representing our constituents in Congress. Tom Steyer’s insinuation that there is something wrong with that undermines us all.Steyer is pushing a bogus residency conspiracy that originated in MAGA circles at Donald Trump’s bidding.
Eric Swalwell has spent his entire career fighting for California families — both in his district, and in our nation’s Capitol. We have endorsed our colleague so he can continue this important work of protecting Californians from Trump and making the Golden State more affordable.
Signed by:
Hon. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)
Hon. Adam Gray (CA-13)
Hon. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18)
Hon. Mike Thompson (CA-4)
Hon. Doris Matsui (CA-7)
Hon. Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25)
Hon. Ted Lieu (CA-36)
Hon. Lou Correa (CA-46)
Hon. Nanette Barragán (CA-44)
Hon. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)
Hon. Kevin Mullin (CA-15)
Download a PDFof the letter.
ABOUT CA GOVERNOR’S RACE
AFebruary 2026 pollfrom 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, includingU.S. Senator Adam Schiff.CA U.S. House Members: Reps. Jimmy Gomez (Campaign Chair), Adam Gray (Campaign Co-Chair), Nanette Barragan, Lou Correa, 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.Viewthe 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
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact:[email protected]
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LOCAL ELECTED LEADERS ENDORSE SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
From Across the State, More Than 40 Elected Officials Stand with Congressman Swalwell’s Campaign to Drive Down Costs for California Families
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced a slate of 43 local elected officials have endorsed his candidacy to drive down costs and protect Californians.
"I began my public service as an Alameda County prosecutor and later, as a Dublin City Councilmember. The leaders who have endorsed today know firsthand what it takes to deliver real results on the ground. They’re doing the work to drive down the cost of living and address our housing crisis in real time,” said Congressman Eric Swalwell. “Their support reflects our shared vision to lift up working families, ensure government works for everyone and defend our values. Together, we’re building a winning coalition that will face our challenges head on and deliver relief for all Californians.”
The list of local leaders endorsing Swalwell for Governor:
Sonny Dhaliwal, Supervisor, San Joaquin County
Patrick Kennedy, Supervisor, Sacramento County
Elisa Márquez, Supervisor, Alameda County
Ray Mueller, Supervisor, San Mateo County
Henry R. Perea, Former Supervisor, Fresno County
Ursula Dickson, District Attorney, Alameda County
Phong La, Assessor, Alameda County
Newell Arnerich, Mayor, Danville
Kerry Hillis, Mayor, Moraga
Mark Salinas, Mayor, Hayward
Caroline Torosis, Mayor, Santa Monica
Vicki Veenker, Mayor, Palo Alto
Kevin Wilk, Mayor, Walnut Creek
Teddy Gray King, Former Mayor, Piedmont
Jennifer Hosterman, Former Mayor, Pleasanton
Waymond Fermon, Mayor Pro Tem, Indio
Julie Roche, Mayor Pro Tem, Hayward
Nicole Fernandez, Deputy Mayor, San Mateo
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor/Councilmember, Dublin
Adam Rak, Vice Mayor, San Carlos
Alex Walker-Griffin, Vice Mayor/Councilmember, Hercules
Angela Andrews, Councilmember, Hayward
Evan Branning, Councilmember, Livermore
Mike Detoy, Councilmember, Hermosa Beach
Mario Enriquez, Councilmember, Stockton
Nelson Esparza, Councilmember, Fresno
Matt Gaidos, Councilmember, Pleasanton
Rachel Hernandez, Councilmember, Riverbank
Manpreet Kaur, Councilmember, Bakersfield
Neil Layton, Councilmember, San Carlos
Mike McCorriston, Councilmember, Dublin
Chris Ricci, Councilmember, Modesto
Monica E. Wilson, Councilmember, Antioch
Francisco Zermeño, Councilmember, Hayward
Deborah Cox, Former Councilmember, San Leandro
Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Trustee, Alameda County Board of Education
Anastasia Foster, Trustee, Santa Monica College
Charles Jones, Board Member, Pleasanton USD
Michael Kusiak, Board Member, Castro Valley USD
Jennifer Smith, Board Member, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Gregg B. Fishman, Director, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Danny Ivanov, Chair, Santa Monica Rent Control Board
Timothy McGowan, Board Member, Castro Valley Sanitary District
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, Lou Correa, 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
Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell
Press Contact: [email protected]
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IAN CALDERON ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Former CA State Assembly Majority Leader Backs Swalwell for Governor; Says Swalwell Will Deliver Real Results
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Swalwell for Governor announced Ian Calderon has endorsed his campaign. Calderon was the youngest and longest-serving Majority Leader in state history.
Calderon released the following statement:
“It’s been an honor and a privilege getting to know hard-working Californians as I traveled across the state. While my campaign ends today, my commitment to California and the people who call it home doesn’t.
Californians need a generation of leadership who will make our state more affordable again and deliver real results for working families. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Congressman Eric Swalwell for governor.
As a former Assembly Majority Leader, I’ve seen firsthand that progress only happens when leaders are willing to work together and put people first. The stakes for California couldn’t be higher right now, and people across this state are counting on us to get it right.
Eric has the vision, the toughness and the leadership to win and deliver real results for Californians on day one.”
ABOUT IAN CALDERON
Ian Calderon has spent his career at the intersection of public service, business, and family life, bringing together real-world experience and proven leadership to deliver results for Californians.
In 2012, Ian made history as the first millennial elected to the California Legislature, representing a Los Angeles County district. Four years later, at just 30 years old, he became the youngest and longest-serving Majority Leader in state history.
Over eight years in the Assembly, Ian earned a reputation as a pragmatic leader focused on policies that strengthen California’s economy and improve quality of life for working families.
As Majority Leader, Ian helped author and pass California’s landmark film tax credit program, keeping thousands of middle-class jobs in the entertainment industry and billions in economic activity in-state. He wrote the legislation that created California’s Blockchain Working Group, positioning the state as a national leader in innovation and establishing guidelines for the use of cryptocurrency and emerging technology.
He also fought for his community, securing millions in state funding, including the reopening of the Whittier courthouse, restoring access to justice and revitalizing the local economy.
At the height of his political career, Ian made a different choice: he stepped away to focus on his young family. For the past five years, he has raised four children with his wife Elise and started a small business. This experience outside the Capitol has kept him grounded in the realities California families face every day: rising housing costs, unaffordable childcare, and paychecks that do not keep up with the cost of living.
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, Lou Correa, 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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CONGRESSMAN LOU CORREA ENDORSES SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR
Orange County Congressman Backs Swalwell for Governor; Highlights Their Working-Class Backgrounds
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) has endorsed his campaign. Correa’s district is based in Orange County and includes the communities of Anaheim, Santa Ana and Stanton, as well as parts of Orange and Fullerton.
“I'm proud to endorse Eric Swalwell for governor because he understands what it means to grow up in a working-class family struggling to make ends meet. Like so many Californians, we were raised to work hard, be responsible and look out for our neighbors — and we've carried those same lessons with us throughout Congress,” said Congressman Lou Correa. “Eric has never forgotten where he comes from, and will fight every day to lower costs and ensure working families can get ahead. I know we can trust Eric to bring these same values with him as the leader of our great state.”
Rep. Correa serves on the House Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on Homeland Security. He is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and Blue Collar Caucus. Correa represents the Orange County community where he grew up and raised his family. Correa is the son of working-class parents, immigrants from Mexico, who taught him first-hand about sacrifice and hard work.
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
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