Eric Swalwell suspends campaign

The suspension follows reports in the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN detailing allegations of nonconsensual sexual encounters from a former staffer and three other women.

Swalwell's abrupt exit has left his rivals scrambling to secure his former supporters in a crowded gubernatorial field.

Bipartisan furor over the scandal has led to calls for his resignation from Congress, with Representative Anna Paulina Luna planning to force a floor vote for his expulsion.

The Department of Homeland Security is also investigating claims that Swalwell illegally employed a Brazilian nanny years ago.