Swalwell's eligibility for California governor backed by new evidence, as Steyer's residency challenge raises privacy concerns
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Evidence supports Swalwell's California residency for governor, amid privacy concerns over his address.
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New evidence supports Representative Eric Swalwell's eligibility for California governor, as a sworn declaration from his landlord confirms his state residency. This development comes amid a residency challenge filed by Tom Steyer, which reportedly exposed Swalwell's home address publicly. The disclosure of Swalwell's personal information has raised privacy concerns regarding the petition process. The new evidence directly addresses the challenge to Swalwell's eligibility to seek the governorship.
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A sworn declaration from his landlord supports Representative Eric Swalwell's eligibility for California governor.
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