The U.S. congressman announced that he is suspending his campaign for California governor after several women accused him of sexual assault.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor after he was accused of sexual assault

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor following sexual assault accusations that he continues to deny

Eric Swalwell acknowledged past mistakes in judgment but denied assault allegations as top Democrats urged him to exit California’s governor race.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure to end his campaign amid allegations of sexual assault.

In separate TV interviews on Sunday morning talk shows, Democratic Representatives Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and ‌Eugene Vindman each said Swalwell should quit ‌Congress. Their comments came two days after The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported that a woman who previously worked in Swalwell's ⁠district office ⁠accused him of two nonconsensual sexual encounters.

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

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure to end his campaign amid allegations of sexual assault. Brittney Ermon reports.