Swalwell mulls bid for governor

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https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/swalwell-mulls-gov-bid/

November 14, 2025
Swalwell mulls bid for governor


Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is considering a bid for governor of California and is expected to make a decision within the coming weeks, according to a source familiar with his plans.

The 44-year-old Swalwell was first elected to Congress in 2012, defeating longtime Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.). Swalwell has made a name for himself by being a vocal critic of President Donald Trump. He was a manager for the second Trump impeachment trial in 2021.

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The poll also asked what voters are looking for in a nominee. 77% said someone who will “stand up to Trump and Republicans to protect democratic values.” Sixty-five percent said they wanted a current elected official. A little over half, 54%, said a progressive Democrat. Fifty-four percent also said they wanted a woman, which cuts against Swalwell.

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Swalwell represents a swath of the East Bay southeast of Oakland. He has been a reliable progressive in Congress and is a close ally of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Swalwell is a strong fundraiser and has a high nationwide name ID. The EMC Research survey showed his name ID in California was at 74%.

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. Tech bros are terrified Katie Porter will win

They’ve already tried to get Harris, Schiff and Becarra to run with no success.

[BeyondGeography]

4. Becerra is running

Not sure what his chances are but he is in the race.

[Fiendish Thingy]

6. Sorry, I meant Padilla

Tech bros tried to recruit Schiff, Padilla and Harris, and now they’re on to Swallwell.

Porter as governor terrifies the oligarchy.

[Happy Hoosier]

7. I think Porter's baggage will sink her.

Turns out she's pretty crappy to her staff. Never a good look. You can tell a person's quality by how they treat those with less power than themselves.

[Fiendish Thingy]

8. There is *one* anecdote about her treatment of one staff member

If she was truly horrible to her all staff on an ongoing basis, don’t you think something would have come out during her senate race?

Porter made a couple of unforced errors, but she still doesn’t take money from PACs or lobbyists.

[Happy Hoosier]

9. And she supported Nina Turner. No thanks.

I don't live in CA, so I don't get a vote, but I'd rather she NOT be the Governor. I think she needs to step back and re-evaluate how she interacts with people.

[lastlib]

2. No, we need him in Congress!

Please, Eric, don't do it!

Especially while The Felon/Rapist is in power.

[tritsofme]

3. It would be good to have another strong candidate in the race after Porter's stumbles.