CA-GOV: Swalwell picks up steam in California gov's race, adds Schiff endorsement
Sen. Adam Schiff is endorsing Eric Swalwell as the Bay Area House member gains momentum in California’s gubernatorial race, becoming the most prominent Democrat to choose sides in the contest.
The two came up in the House together, and built their profiles working on the impeachment trials against President Donald Trump in 2021. Schiff cited Swalwell’s role as impeachment manager in a statement of support shared first with California Playbook.
“What I saw then, and what I know now, is that Eric is fully prepared to get things done and deliver for the Golden State, even as he will fight to protect our values, rights and freedoms,” Schiff said in a statement.
The endorsement comes as labor groups and Democrats in the state attempt to consolidate a sprawling Democratic field that includes more than a half dozen candidates. Swalwell and former Rep. Katie Porter have consistently polled at the top of their party in the race, but their shares of support have been stuck in the low to mid teens due to the large size of the field.
Swalwell has been gaining momentum since entering the race in November, leading all Democrats but self-funding billionaire Tom Steyer in fundraising during the second half of 2025 and picking up endorsements from eight of his California House colleagues.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/09/swalwell-picks-up-steam-in-california-govs-race-adds-schiff-endorsement-00771918
