Representative Eric Swalwell has ended his bid for California governor after facing sexual assault allegations, according to multiple news reports.

Swalwell, a Democratic congressman representing California's 14th district, had been positioning himself as a potential candidate in the state's gubernatorial race. Prior to the allegations surfacing, he had gained attention for his frequent use of profanity on social media platforms.

According to a New York Times analysis published in April, Swalwell ranked fourth among federal lawmakers in frequency of using expletives online. The analysis found that since 2020, Democratic politicians have used profanity on social media platforms nearly four times more frequently than their Republican counterparts, with Democrats using 197 instances compared to 49 by Republicans.

The sexual assault allegations that led to Swalwell's withdrawal from the gubernatorial race have raised broader questions about accountability standards for elected officials. The specific details of the allegations and the number of accusers have not been fully disclosed in available reports.

Swalwell's departure from the gubernatorial race removes what had been considered a potentially significant candidacy from California's political landscape. The congressman has not issued detailed public statements regarding the allegations or his decision to end his gubernatorial campaign.