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Jimmy Gomez has announced his resignation from Eric Swalwell’s campaign for governor of California, citing what he termed as "the most serious and disturbing accusations imaginable." In his statement, Gomez expressed that he could no longer fulfill his duties as campaign chairman following the emergence of a sexual assault allegation against Swalwell. He stated, "Today I learned shocking information about Eric Swalwell containing the ugliest and most serious accusations imaginable. My involvement in any campaign begins and ends with trust. I cannot in good conscience remain in any role with this campaign, and I am stepping down from it effective immediately." Furthermore, he urged Swalwell to withdraw from the race to ensure complete accountability without any distractions or delays.

The allegation surfaced in a report by a local news outlet, which referenced an unnamed woman who detailed multiple encounters with Swalwell, claiming that she was assaulted on two occasions while too intoxicated to give consent. Swalwell has firmly denied these allegations, asserting, "These accusations are false and come just before an election against the leading candidate for governor. For nearly 20 years, I have served the public — as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women. I will defend myself with the facts and pursue legal action where necessary."

The allegations have sparked immediate backlash within Swalwell’s campaign and among his supporters. Several senior campaign officials have resigned, and influential organizations have either withdrawn or are reconsidering their endorsements. The California Teachers Association announced the suspension of its support, with its president, David Goldberg, stating, "We are immediately suspending our support. Our elected board will be meeting as soon as possible to follow our union’s democratic process to determine next steps." Similarly, the California Medical Association is reviewing its stance, with spokeswoman Erin Mellon emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations and announcing an emergency board meeting.

Swalwell, who briefly ran for president in 2019, is viewed as a prominent candidate in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. He is among several Democrats and Republicans competing in California’s nonpartisan primary set for June 2. These allegations mark the first detailed claims to arise after weeks of online speculation, where political commentators hinted at misconduct without providing specific evidence. Earlier this week, prior to the Chronicle report, Swalwell denied any inappropriate relationships with staff or entering into nondisclosure agreements, stating, "It’s false. There’s never been an allegation, and there’s never been a settlement."