The U.S. congressman announced that he is suspending his campaign for California governor after several women accused him of sexual assault.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor after he was accused of sexual assault

Multiple women accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct as the former gubernatorial frontrunner suspends his campaign for California's highest office.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure to end his campaign amid allegations of sexual assault.

Rep. Eric Swalwell said he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse, as staffers quit and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out.

Some candidates call for Rep. Eric Swalwell to drop out of the California governor race after report details sexual assault allegations.

In separate TV interviews on Sunday morning talk shows, Democratic Representatives Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and ‌Eugene Vindman each said Swalwell should quit ‌Congress. Their comments came two days after The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported that a woman who previously worked in Swalwell's ⁠district office ⁠accused him of two nonconsensual sexual encounters.

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his California governor campaign as he faces accusations of sexual misconduct and assault from several women.