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Democratic California Congressman Eric Swalwell faces sexual misconduct accusations from three additional women after one of his former staffers came forward<\/a> on Friday and alleged that she was raped by the lawmaker while she was drunk.<\/p>\n After the first accuser went public with her allegations, three more women told CNN that Swalwell made unwanted advances on them or sent them unsolicited sexual messages. Ally Sammarco, a Democratic content creator, told CNN that she received nude messages from Swalwell after they connected over social media.<\/p>\n \u201cI truly never thought he would respond \u2013 I had like 1,000 followers at the time,\u201d Sammarco said. \u201cAnd he actually responded.\u201d<\/p>\n Another woman accused Swalwell of kissing her and touching her leg without her consent while they sat together at a bar.<\/p>\n Swalwell, who is leading a crowded Democratic primary for California governor in multiple polls, denied the allegations.<\/p>\n \u201cThese allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor,\u201d Swalwell said. \u201cFor nearly 20 years, I have served the public \u2013 as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women. I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action. My focus in the coming days is to be with my wife and children and defend our decades of service against these lies.\u201d<\/p>\n Earlier on Friday, one of Swalwell\u2019s former staffers accused the Democrat of sexually assaulting her on two separate occasions, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The woman shared medical records with CNN that are reportedly related to her getting tested for an STD and pregnancy after the alleged sexual assault. She also told family members and friends of the alleged assault in 2024 shortly after she says that Swalwell raped her.<\/p>\n Swalwell has also denied those allegations, and his attorneys sent his former staffer a cease-and-desist letter.<\/p>\n Swalwell\u2019s Democratic allies have expressed shock following the report and pulled their support<\/a> for his gubernatorial bid following the accusations.<\/p>\n \u201cI have read the San Francisco Chronicle\u2019s account and I am deeply distressed by its allegations. This woman was brave to come forward, and we should take her story seriously,\u201d Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) posted to X on Friday.<\/p>\n \u201cI am withdrawing my endorsement immediately, and believe that he should withdraw from the race,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n The California Teachers Association, a powerful union in the Golden State, called on the congressman to end his gubernatorial bid.<\/p>\n \u201cThe allegations are incredibly disturbing and unacceptable against Rep. Swalwell. We are immediately suspending our support. Our elected board will be meeting as soon as possible to follow our union\u2019s democratic process to determine next steps,\u201d the union wrote.<\/p>\n After the accusations, Swalwell\u2019s odds to become the next California governor tanked to just 15% after hovering around 50%, according<\/a> to Kalshi prediction markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n