Eric Swalwell

Democrat Representative of California's 14th district

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@RepSwalwell

swalwell.house.gov

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November 16, 1980 (44 years old)

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Born in Iowa and raised in California
First-generation college student
Attended Campbell University on a soccer scholarship before transferring to the University of Maryland, where he earned a BA in government and politics and a JD
Served as a student liaison to the College Park City Council and interned for a U.S. representative
Worked as a deputy district attorney in Alameda County, California
Served on the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission and the Dublin Planning Commission before being elected to the Dublin City Council
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, defeating a 40-year incumbent
Co-chaired the House Democratic Steering Committee since 2017
Ran in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries
Known for innovative use of social media to connect with constituents
Advocated for policies on gun control, education funding, renewable energy jobs, and increasing the Social Security payroll tax cap
Opposed the TSA’s policy allowing knives on airplanes and supports same-sex marriage and pro-choice policies
Criticized for contact with a suspected Chinese spy but was not accused of any impropriety
Filed a civil lawsuit against Donald Trump and others for their alleged role in inciting the January 6 attack on the Capitol
Proposed measures in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including closing the Russian embassy in the U.S. and expelling Russian students
Married with three children and purchased a home in Washington, D.C. in 2020