Eric Swalwell Donations Toxic as Democrats Renounce Support
Key Takeaways
- Democrats renounce Eric Swalwell's endorsement amid misconduct allegations
- Candidates donate Swalwell's campaign contributions to charities
- Republicans pressure Democrats to return Swalwell's donations
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell's campaign donations have become toxic, according to a dozen Democratic candidates running in key battleground races. In an effort to distance themselves from Swalwell's endorsement of their campaigns, multiple candidates have renounced his support and plan to donate the campaign contributions they've received to various charities.
Among those donating Swalwell's contributions are Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin's critical House seat, Jordan Wood in Maine's swingy 2nd District, and former Gov. Roy Cooper in North Carolina's Senate race. In total, 23 Democratic candidates have received donations from Remedy PAC, which has given nearly $170,000 to more than 60 Democratic members and candidates in the 2024 cycle.
Swalwell has repeatedly denied the allegations of sexual misconduct but has resigned from Congress and withdrawn from the gubernatorial campaign. Democrats are facing pressure from Republicans to return Swalwell's donations, citing hypocrisy for not taking accountability for the actions of their own members.