CA-14: Newsom sets special election to fill Swalwell seat

[RandySF]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday issued a proclamation setting a special election to fill the Congressional seat vacated by embattled former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell.

Swalwell, D-Castro Valley, who had represented the 14th district since 2013, announced his resignation Monday and had also suspended his gubernatorial campaign the day before following multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. Two women have also accused the former congressman of rape.

The 14th district is in Alameda County and includes the cities of Hayward, Pleasanton, Livermore, Union City, Castro Valley, and parts of Dublin and Fremont.

Newsom set the special election to fill the seat for Aug. 18, 2026. Swalwell’s term would have run through January 2027.





https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/election/2026/04/14/newsom-sets-special-election-to-fill-swalwell-seat/

[RandySF]

1. I don't have a vote but I like Aisha Wahab.

[Celerity]

4. Endorsements of Aisha Wahab for the seat:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_California

U.S. representatives

Greg Casar, TX-35 (2023–present)

Maxwell Frost, FL-10 (2023–present)

Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)

Kevin Mullin, CA-15 (2023–present)

Statewide officials

Eleni Kounalakis, lieutenant governor of California

Rob Bonta, attorney general of California

Labor unions

California Federation of Labor Unions

National Nurses United

SEIU United Healthcare Workers West

Organizations

Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC

Political parties

California Democratic Party

[RockRaven]

2. FYI, there isn't much wiggle room. Newsom did his part promptly; when the governor

sets the date, which they must do within two weeks of the vacancy occurring, the date choices are restricted to 18-20 weeks hence (and on a Tuesday, of course).

The primary for the next term will have already happened on June 2 by the time this special election occurs.

[fujiyamasan]

5. Thanks for explaining

I was wondering why it was so far out.

[Cha]

3. TY Kick...