East Bay Representative from California's 15th congressional district, Eric Swalwell, officially entered the 2020 race for the White House. The 38-year old, four-term congressman representing a large portion of Alameda County, grew up in Dublin, California.
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Here is a look at his life and career.
Early life, East Bay and Education
Eric Swalwell is a fourth-term congressman who represents California's 15th congressional district, which is also the Bay Area district here he grew up.
Political life, Past and Present
Swalwell got his start in the Alameda County prosecutor's office, serving for 7 years. He also served on the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission from 2006 to 2008 and on the Dublin Planning Commission from 2008 to 2010. Swalwell took a leave of absence from City Council to run for Congress in the 15th Congressional district.
Swalwell's Policy Positions
Eric Swalwell is a millennial and once told the Bay Area News Group that he comes "from a generation that solves big problems in the private sector but has lost faith that government can do it when it comes to health care, education and reducing gun violence."
While he has relative youth on his side, Swalwell is entering the race late, and not particularly well known. His biggest priority is ending gun violence. His campaign slogan is "Be big. Be bold. Do good."