Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into Governor’s Race

“One of the sleepiest governor’s races in recent California history has turned into a mad scramble after the sudden departure of Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations,” the New York Times reports.

“As soon as the first accusations hit Friday afternoon, Democratic candidates and potential donors blew up phones across California with text messages and phone calls. Social media users hyped their new favorites online.”

“And in a turbulent race that has grabbed the attention of voters thanks to Mr. Swalwell’s implosion, longshot candidates have newfound reason to believe they can still mount a last-minute comeback.”

CNN: Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race.