Rep. Swalwell’s eligibility for governor questioned in lawsuit

East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for governor, is facing a legal challenge that could threaten his place on California’s 2026 ballot, as a conservative filmmaker claims the congressman does not meet the state’s residency requirements.

The legal filing by Joel Gilbert claims that Swalwell lives in Washington D.C. and fails to satisfy the residency requirement to run for California governor.

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