Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who has represented California in Congress since 2013, officially announced his campaign for governor on Thursday night, making his entry into a competitive and crowded race to replace termed-out Governor Gavin Newsom.

What he’s saying: Swalwell shared the news during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and highlighted the high cost of living and fears among Californians as core motivations for his campaign, stating, “I’m running for Governor because prices are too high and people are scared.” • Emphasizing his commitment to opposing former President Donald Trump, Swalwell remarked, “California’s next governor has two jobs. One, keep the worst president in history out of our homes, out of our streets, and out of our lives.” • He drew attention to

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