SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Congressman Eric Swalwell announced Thursday night he is running to become California’s next governor.
Swalwell announced his candidacy though his website, revealing his candidacy complete with a minute-long campaign video.
“Our state, this great state needs a fighter and protector. Someone who will bring prices down, lift wages up. And we can say that we’re the fourth largest economy in the world and we our and I love to brag about that but what does that mean if you can’t afford to live here.”
The East Bay Rep. appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and touted his credentials, including leading the second impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
“So I’ve been in these fights. As a city councilmember up in Dublin, my hometown. As a prosecutor in Oakland and taking on the most corrupt President ever in the U.S. Congress. But I’m ready to bring this fight home.”
His announcement comes as a large running pool Democrats and Republicans have have joined the race , including Congresswoman Katie Porter, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Swalwell himself ran for President in the 2020 race but quickly dropped out of the race.
Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.
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