Swalwell campaign denies 'false, outrageous rumor' as allegations of misconduct swirl on social media

The campaign of Rep. Eric Swalwell, the California Democratic candidate for governor, on Tuesday sought to rebut claims made by several people on social media that multiple women plan to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct involving staffers.

"This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by flailing opponents who have sadly teamed up with MAGA conspiracy theorists because they know Eric Swalwell is the frontrunner in this race," Swalwell campaign communications director Micah Beasley said in a statement.

He also said one prominent claim that women have remained silent because of non-disclosure agreements is false.