SAN FRANCISCO -- Congressman Eric Swalwell announced Thursday night he is running to become California's next governor.

Swalwell announced his candidacy though his website , revealing his candidacy complete with a minute-long campaign video.

The East Bay rep. also appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Thursday night.

"Our state, this great state needs a fighter and protector. Someone who will bring prices down, lift wages up. And we can say that we're the fourth largest economy in the world I love to brag about that, but what does that mean if you can't afford to live here," he said.

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Swalwell touted his credentials leading the second impeachment proceedings against President Trump.

"So I've been in

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