The House Democrat is a longtime critic of President Donald Trump.
Jeff Chiu/AP
Rep. Eric Swalwell late Thursday evening announced his candidacy for governor of California, entering the crowded race to succeed the term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Swalwell, a Democrat who has represented California in Congress since 2013, announced his campaign on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and via his campaign website.
“Our state, this great state, needs a fighter,” Swalwell said on the late-night show.
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