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As the race to replace him rages on, federal regulators are pressuring former Rep.
Eric Swalwell to return more than $30,000 in general election donations or face possible audit and enforcement action.
In a June 15 letter, the Federal Election Commission warned Swalwell's committee that it must refund the funds because he is no longer running for office.
The FEC's move is increasing pressure on the disgraced former congressman as multiple financial and personal controversies continue to arise.
As the scandals deepen, voters in the San Francisco Bay Area congressional district, formerly represented by Swalwell, cast their ballots Tuesday night to determine who will replace the Democrat in a special election for the seat.
The vote will take place in the 14th Congressional District, which includes East Bay cities such as Fremont, Hayward and Livermore.
As of Tuesday night, with 80% of the votes counted, Democrat Aisha Wahab led the field with 42.6% of the vote, less than the 50% needed to avoid a runoff under California's top-two system.
Following the favorite, Melissa Hernandez came in second place with 16.8% of the votes (17,619 votes), followed by Rakhi Israni Singh in third place with 13.3% (13,946 votes).
Wahab is considered a staunchly progressive and left-leaning liberal.
The district is very left-wing and has long been considered easy territory for Democrats.
The top two candidates will advance to a runoff on August 18.
The special election comes as Swalwell continues to face increasing scrutiny following his departure from Congress and his suspended bid for governor of California.
The FEC set a July 20 deadline for Swalwell to return campaign funds and warned that failure to comply could trigger an audit and additional penalties.
The FEC noted that general election contributions cannot be withheld once a candidate exits the race and must be properly returned, placing immediate compliance demands on the campaign.
The warning adds to the already intense scrutiny surrounding Swalwell's failed bid for California governor, where filings show significant campaign spending, including nearly $38,807 paid between April 19 and May 16 to North Hollywood-based transportation and security operator Darly Meyer and his CYD Global Car Service, which advertises chauffeur-driven vehicles and executive protection.
Those same filings also show that the campaign has spent substantial sums on legal fees, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, as Swalwell faces multiple ongoing investigations related to allegations of misconduct.
The FEC sent a letter to Eric Swalwell's congressional campaign committee warning that he needs to refund more than $30,000 in general election donations (since he is not running) or face an audit and possible penalties.
pic.twitter.com/tY9T6X2yDu Separately, Swalwell has been hit by a wave of allegations related to his personal conduct, including claims related to private Snapchat communications, explicit messages, and inappropriate exchanges with women during his marriage.
Former colleagues previously described him as a “Jekyll and Hyde” figure, contrasting his public political image with his private behavior.
He has also faced allegations of serious sexual misconduct, including allegations of sexual assault and rape made by several women.
The allegations first became public in April 2026, leading him to suspend his campaign for governor of California and leave Congress.
No hearing dates have been scheduled and it has not been f
Eric Swalwell to return more than $30,000 in general election donations or face possible audit and enforcement action.
In a June 15 letter, the Federal Election Commission warned Swalwell's committee that it must refund the funds because he is no longer running for office.
The FEC's move is increasing pressure on the disgraced former congressman as multiple financial and personal controversies continue to arise.
As the scandals deepen, voters in the San Francisco Bay Area congressional district, formerly represented by Swalwell, cast their ballots Tuesday night to determine who will replace the Democrat in a special election for the seat.
The vote will take place in the 14th Congressional District, which includes East Bay cities such as Fremont, Hayward and Livermore.
As of Tuesday night, with 80% of the votes counted, Democrat Aisha Wahab led the field with 42.6% of the vote, less than the 50% needed to avoid a runoff under California's top-two system.
Following the favorite, Melissa Hernandez came in second place with 16.8% of the votes (17,619 votes), followed by Rakhi Israni Singh in third place with 13.3% (13,946 votes).
Wahab is considered a staunchly progressive and left-leaning liberal.
The district is very left-wing and has long been considered easy territory for Democrats.
The top two candidates will advance to a runoff on August 18.
The special election comes as Swalwell continues to face increasing scrutiny following his departure from Congress and his suspended bid for governor of California.
The FEC set a July 20 deadline for Swalwell to return campaign funds and warned that failure to comply could trigger an audit and additional penalties.
The FEC noted that general election contributions cannot be withheld once a candidate exits the race and must be properly returned, placing immediate compliance demands on the campaign.
The warning adds to the already intense scrutiny surrounding Swalwell's failed bid for California governor, where filings show significant campaign spending, including nearly $38,807 paid between April 19 and May 16 to North Hollywood-based transportation and security operator Darly Meyer and his CYD Global Car Service, which advertises chauffeur-driven vehicles and executive protection.
Those same filings also show that the campaign has spent substantial sums on legal fees, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, as Swalwell faces multiple ongoing investigations related to allegations of misconduct.
The FEC sent a letter to Eric Swalwell's congressional campaign committee warning that he needs to refund more than $30,000 in general election donations (since he is not running) or face an audit and possible penalties.
pic.twitter.com/tY9T6X2yDu Separately, Swalwell has been hit by a wave of allegations related to his personal conduct, including claims related to private Snapchat communications, explicit messages, and inappropriate exchanges with women during his marriage.
Former colleagues previously described him as a “Jekyll and Hyde” figure, contrasting his public political image with his private behavior.
He has also faced allegations of serious sexual misconduct, including allegations of sexual assault and rape made by several women.
The allegations first became public in April 2026, leading him to suspend his campaign for governor of California and leave Congress.
No hearing dates have been scheduled and it has not been f
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