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10 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: June 5, 2026.
The former Attorney General was long dismissed in the contest until Eric Swalwell's abrupt departure created an unexpected path for the experienced Democrat.
Four candidates have emerged as leaders in the primary election to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, with polls showing a highly competitive and unpredictable race.
Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales both submitted their resignations Tuesday after a fifth accuser came forward against Swalwell and Gonzales faced his own Ethics Committee expulsion proceedings, narrowing the House Republican majority to just three seats.
The California Democrat announced his resignation on social media Monday, though he continues to deny the allegations against him.
The congressman's fall from grace punctuates broader challenges Democrats face in finding compelling gubernatorial candidates in one of their most important strongholds.
California Democrat faces removal vote within days as criminal investigation opens, potentially triggering chain reaction of House expulsions across party lines.
The California congressman and gubernatorial candidate faces scrutiny over alleged 2024 assault in New York City as House considers expulsion vote.
Democratic congressman denies allegations reported by CNN and San Francisco Chronicle as Nancy Pelosi joins calls for him to withdraw from gubernatorial campaign.
CNN published accounts from four accusers, including a former intern who alleges rape, as the California congressman's governor campaign unraveled overnight.
Career law enforcement officials express alarm over urgent instructions to collect and relay investigative files on the California congressman.