# Swalwell fallout scrambles California governor’s race

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Podcast: [The Playbook Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-playbook-podcast-53549)
Published: 2026-04-14T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Playbook’s Jack Blanchard is joined by POLITICO California Bureau Chief Melanie Mason for a deep dive into the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). Once a rising Democratic star and gubernatorial contender, Swalwell’s career unraveled after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Mason breaks down the long-circulated private warnings about the lawmaker, how his political allies are responding and what comes next in the California governor’s race.

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