Election 2026: 9 candidates vie to replace ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in California’s 14th Congressional District

ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) — One of the races we are following is the race to replace ex-congressman Eric Swalwell.

Swalwell did not run for his seat again, favoring a gubernatorial campaign instead, until multiple women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct back in April.

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Swalwell denied the allegations but still ended his campaign for governor and resigned from Congress.

The following candidates are on the June 2 ballot:

• Suzanne Chenault




• Carin Elam




• Melissa Hernandez




• Wendy Huang




• Dena Maldonado




• Matt Oretga




• Rakhi Israni Singh




• Aisha Wahab

Alameda County voters will have to cast another ballot for this seat on June 16 in a special election to fill the remainder of Swalwell’s term in Congress.

Depending on the results, there could be a runoff election on Aug. 18.