California Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Finish Swalwell's Term

California Governor Gavin Newsom has set a date for a special election to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell's congressional term following his resignation. This development concludes the immediate political fallout from multiple sexual misconduct allegations that forced the Representative to step down. The election will serve as a direct test of voter sentiment regarding the administration's handling of the Epstein fallout and accountability measures.