Race for California governor moves on after Swalwell campaign collapses

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After the dramatic downfall of Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, the race for California governor is moving on.

Once a leading candidate to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, Swalwell suspended his campaign and then announced he would resign from Congress following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman.

A lengthy lineup of remaining candidates is scheduled to gather Tuesday in Sacramento, their first public appearance together since Swalwell’s departure reshaped the wide-open contest.

Swalwell’s exit represents an opportunity for his former rivals to pick up support just weeks before mail ballots go to voters in early May.

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