Eric Swalwell, a seven-term Democratic US representative known for his pugnacious and persistent opposition to Donald Trump , announced on Thursday night he will run for governor of California.

The congressman declared his candidacy during an appearance on the ABC late-night show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

“This great state needs a fighter and a protector, someone who will bring prices down, lift wages up,” Swalwell said. “So I came here tonight, Jimmy to tell you and your audience that I’m running to be the next governor of California .”

Swalwell’s announcement comes shortly after the billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer entered the already crowded field vying to succeed Gavin Newsom , who is coming to the end of his term limit.

A former Alameda county prosecutor, Swalwe

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