Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) had emerged as both a top contender and a top target in California’s crowded gubernatorial race.

In recent weeks, opponents have taken aim at him on multiple fronts, criticizing his attendance record in Congress, questioning where he lives, and accusing him of being too sympathetic to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Negative attention has also been fueled by renewed scrutiny tied to a decade-old investigation involving a suspected Chinese spy, as well as his private AI company, and on allegations of sexual misconduct.