Swalwell's eligibility for California governor backed by new evidence, as Steyer's residency challenge raises privacy concerns
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A sworn declaration, first obtained by CBS News California Investigates, supports Congressman Eric Swalwell's claim that he is a California resident, as Tom Steyer, a rival candidate in the governor's race, faces criticism for exposing Swalwell's home address while calling for an investigation into his gubernatorial eligibility. In:
A sworn declaration, first obtained by CBS News California Investigates, supports Congressman Eric Swalwell's claim that he is a California resident, as Tom Steyer, a rival candidate in the governor's race, faces criticism for exposing Swalwell's home address while calling for an investigation into his gubernatorial eligibility.
In the declaration, filed on March 6, Swalwell's landlord states under penalty of perjury that the congressman has rented and lived at her Livermore property since 2017.
The landlord says Swalwell keeps significant belongings at the residence, receives mail there, and is registered to vote at that address.
Swalwell also submitted his own declaration stating that he holds a California driver's license and is a licensed attorney with the State Bar of California. State Bar records confirm his law license has remained active since he was admitted to the bar in 2006.
The declarations were filed last week, one day after fellow Democratic gubernatorial candidate and billionaire climate activist, Tom Steyer, petitioned the California Secretary of State (SOS) to "enforce the (residency) requirements of the California Constitution," urging "robust legal proceedings as to whether Swalwell is eligible to serve as Governor."













