Several democrats are urging Rep. Eric Swalwell to drop out of the California governor's race after an ex-staffer claimed he sexually assaulted her.

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, a ⁠California ⁠Democrat and a leading candidate for ⁠governor of the state, has been accused of sexual assault by a former ​congressional staffer, accusations he forcefully denied as false and politically motivated.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for California governor, is facing several allegations of sexual misconduct and assault. He denies wrongdoing.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday on allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer— accusations that Swalwell vehemently denies. According to the Chronicle’s report, a former staffer of Swalwell accused him of sexual assaulting her while she was too intoxicated to consent.

Prominent supporters of California Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for governor are withdrawing their support in a stunning political reversal

Calif., said the recent sexual assault accusations toward him are "absolutely false" amid his bid for governor of California.

Some candidates call for Rep. Eric Swalwell to drop out of the California governor race after report details sexual assault allegations.

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is denying allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including once when she worked for him