Los Angeles, CA…Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced the California Professional Firefighters (CPF) has endorsed his candidacy, delivering a major boost to a campaign that has been steadily building a network of support across the state. CPF Represents 38,000 Professional Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service Personnel; Says Swalwell Will Fight for Those Keeping Our Communities Safe

“Congressman Eric Swalwell is a proven leader who understands firefighters. He’s stood with us, fought for us, and delivered results,” said CPF President Brian K. Rice. “Throughout his career, Congressman Swalwell has consistently shown up for firefighters, pushing for stronger fire and emergency response in our communities and advocating for our members’ health and retirement security. We have Congressman Swalwell’s back in his campaign to tackle our state’s affordability crisis and protect our communities.”

“I’m proud to earn the endorsement of the California Professional Firefighters. I come from a first responder family, and I know what our firefighters and emergency medical service professionals face every day as they work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Congressman Eric Swalwell. “As California’s next governor, I will ensure critical funding for wildfire prevention, emergency disaster response and support those who risk their lives on the frontlines every day. I am committed to protecting our firefighters’ retirement security, so we can take care of those who take care of us.”

The CPF’s endorsement adds to a growing list of statewide supporters, including U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, who announced his endorsement yesterday. Swalwell has the urgency, vision and strength to lower the cost of living and ensure our public safety officials have the resources they need to keep California safe.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS

California Professional Firefighters (CPF) represents 38,000 professional firefighters and emergency medical service personnel across the state with more than 180 local affiliates. Their mission is to protect and advocate for the rights, wages, benefits and working conditions of their members. CPF advocates for those protecting the public.

ABOUT CA GOVERNOR’S RACE

A February 2026 poll from the highly regarded polling firm EMC Research showed that Swalwell is the Democratic frontrunner for Governor. He continues to gain support from likely voters in the June 2 primary and leads Congresswoman Katie Porter and the other Democratic candidates.

Swalwell continues to gain support from elected officials, including U.S. Senator Adam Schiff. U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) serves as the Campaign Chair, and Reps. Nanette Barragan, Adam Gray, Doris Matsui, Kevin Mullin, Jimmy Panetta, Dr. Raul Ruiz and Mike Thompson, have endorsed Swalwell — in addition to local elected officials across the state.

Swalwell, who represents California’s 14th Congressional District in the East Bay, has pledged to be a “fighter and protector” for California, focusing on affordability, economic growth and modernizing state government so it works better for everyone.

Current Governor Gavin Newsom is termed out in 2026, leaving this an open seat and a wide open race. Congressman Eric Swalwell is the only candidate currently in Congress and the only one actively standing up to Trump. The Primary Election is June 2, 2026.

ABOUT ERIC SWALWELL

Eric Swalwell was raised in Dublin, California, by a police officer father and a small business owner mother. The oldest of four sons, he worked paper routes and construction jobs before earning a Division I soccer scholarship and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After serving as an Alameda County prosecutor — where he led the Hate Crimes Unit — Swalwell was elected to the Dublin City Council, then to Congress in 2012. In the House, he has served on the House Intelligence Committee and currently serves on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, and is the Ranking Member on both the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection and the Judiciary Select Subcommittee on January 6. He and his wife, Brittany, are raising their three young children under the age of 9.

Website: www.EricSwalwell.com

Twitter / Instagram / Threads: @EricSwalwell

Press Contact: micah@ericswalwell.com

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