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Eric Swalwell Announces Run for California Governor on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
As he enters the race for governor, Swalwell joins a crowded field of Democrat
By Tom Ozimek
Reporter Epoch Times
11/21/2025
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state.
Swalwell’s announcement on Nov. 20 further swells the already packed Democratic field vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when his term ends—and is poised to open a rare vacant House seat in the Bay Area.
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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