A former aide to Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for governor of California, said he sexually assaulted her twice. He has denied the allegations.

After shocking allegations of sexual assault by a former staffer came to light Friday afternoon, it’s clear that Rep. Eric Swalwell must drop out of the race for California governor.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate to succeed outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom, allegedly sexually assaulted a staff member in 2019, according to a report published Friday by the San Francisco Chronicle.