Special Election Called to Fill Congressional Seat in California's 14th District
California Governor Gavin Newsom has scheduled a special election on August 18 to fill the Congressional seat previously held by Eric Swalwell in California's 14th district. Swalwell, a 45-year-old congressman, was initially a contender in the race to replace Governor Newsom, who is ineligible for a third term. However, allegations of sexual assault and misconduct surfaced, leading to Swalwell suspending his gubernatorial campaign. Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter and billionaire Tom Steyer are among the prominent Democrats vying for Swalwell's supporters as the primary approaches with no clear front-runner. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on his own terms as lawmakers considered a bipartisan vote to expel him. The upcoming general election on August 18 will determine the new representative for California's 14th district.