Eric Swalwell, a four-term congressman from California's Bay Area, ended his presidential run exactly three months after it started.

"Today ends our presidential campaign, but it is the beginning of an opportunity in Congress, with a new perspective shaped by the lives that have touched mine and our campaign throughout these last three months, to bring that promise of America to all Americans," Swalwell said at his campaign headquarters in California.

The Democrat raised his profile in recent years by becoming a staple on cable television, especially to talk about investigations into the Trump administration. He made combating gun violence the top focus of his campaign.

A baby Swalwell with his parents, Eric and Vicky. When Swalwell was born in 1980, his father was the police chief in Algona, Iowa.
A baby Swalwell with his parents, Eric and Vicky. When Swalwell was born in 1980, his father was the police chief in Algona, Iowa.
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Swalwell with his mother, Vicky.
Swalwell with his mother, Vicky.
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In 2017, Swalwell posted this old photo of him and his mom. "Big #happymothersday2017 to my Mom, Vicky, who still cares for me like she's holding me for the first time," <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frepswalwell%2Fstatus%2F863795139432505346" target="_blank" target="_blank">Swalwell said on Twitter.</a>
In 2017, Swalwell posted this old photo of him and his mom. "Big #happymothersday2017 to my Mom, Vicky, who still cares for me like she's holding me for the first time," Swalwell said on Twitter.
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Swalwell's high school yearbook photo. He attended Dublin High School in Dublin, California, before getting degrees from the University of Maryland and the University of Maryland School of Law.
Swalwell's high school yearbook photo. He attended Dublin High School in Dublin, California, before getting degrees from the University of Maryland and the University of Maryland School of Law.
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Swalwell was an intern for US Rep. Ellen Tauscher in 2001 and 2002.
Swalwell was an intern for US Rep. Ellen Tauscher in 2001 and 2002.
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Swalwell meets former US Rep. John Anderson in 2001. "John was a moderate Republican who exemplified statesmanship and collaboration," <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frepswalwell%2Fstatus%2F940278875380215808%3Flang%3Den" target="_blank" target="_blank">Swalwell tweeted.</a> "I was lucky to meet him in 2001 while interning on the Hill."
Swalwell meets former US Rep. John Anderson in 2001. "John was a moderate Republican who exemplified statesmanship and collaboration," Swalwell tweeted. "I was lucky to meet him in 2001 while interning on the Hill."
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In 2003, Swalwell and other students from the University of Maryland protest state budget cuts to higher education. Swalwell's beach attire was a reference to Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich, who was on vacation at the time.
In 2003, Swalwell and other students from the University of Maryland protest state budget cuts to higher education. Swalwell's beach attire was a reference to Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich, who was on vacation at the time.
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Swalwell was on the Dublin Planning Commission from 2008-2010. Prior to that, he was a deputy district attorney in California's Alameda County.
Swalwell was on the Dublin Planning Commission from 2008-2010. Prior to that, he was a deputy district attorney in California's Alameda County.
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Swalwell served one term on the Dublin City Council.
Swalwell served one term on the Dublin City Council.
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Swalwell and his father campaign for the US House in 2012. Swalwell went on to defeat Pete Stark, a 40-year incumbent.
Swalwell and his father campaign for the US House in 2012. Swalwell went on to defeat Pete Stark, a 40-year incumbent.
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Swalwell winces after drawing No. 61 during the lottery for Capitol Hill offices in November 2012.
Swalwell winces after drawing No. 61 during the lottery for Capitol Hill offices in November 2012.
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Swalwell warms up before playing in a charity soccer match in April 2014. Swalwell played soccer for a couple of years in college.
Swalwell warms up before playing in a charity soccer match in April 2014. Swalwell played soccer for a couple of years in college.
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Swalwell and other members of Congress talk with young entrepreneurs at an event in New York in April 2015.
Swalwell and other members of Congress talk with young entrepreneurs at an event in New York in April 2015.
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer react at a Swalwell joke during a Capitol Hill news conference in March 2017.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer react at a Swalwell joke during a Capitol Hill news conference in March 2017.
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Swallwell and his son, Nelson, attend the Congressional Baseball Game in June 2018. Swalwell has two children with his wife, Brittany.
Swallwell and his son, Nelson, attend the Congressional Baseball Game in June 2018. Swalwell has two children with his wife, Brittany.
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Swalwell and other Democratic leaders pose for a photo inside the US Capitol in November 2018.
Swalwell and other Democratic leaders pose for a photo inside the US Capitol in November 2018.
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Swalwell sleeps with his young daughter, Kathryn.
Swalwell sleeps with his young daughter, Kathryn.
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Swalwell speaks in Sunrise, Florida, during a town hall on gun violence in April 2019.
Swalwell speaks in Sunrise, Florida, during a town hall on gun violence in April 2019.
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Swalwell with his wife, Brittany, and their two children, Nelson and Kathryn.
Swalwell with his wife, Brittany, and their two children, Nelson and Kathryn.
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Swalwell takes part in a CNN town-hall event in June 2019. "I'm running for president to stop the shootings," he told the crowd. Swalwell discussed his frustration with lawmakers' inaction. "When I went to Congress, Sandy Hook happened. And there was nothing. Then Charleston: Nothing. San Bernardino: Nothing," he said, before ticking off one mass shooting after another.
Swalwell takes part in a CNN town-hall event in June 2019. "I'm running for president to stop the shootings," he told the crowd. Swalwell discussed his frustration with lawmakers' inaction. "When I went to Congress, Sandy Hook happened. And there was nothing. Then Charleston: Nothing. San Bernardino: Nothing," he said, before ticking off one mass shooting after another.
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Swalwell participates in the first Democratic debates in June 2019. The high point of his campaign was likely his direct and blunt challenge to former Vice President Joe Biden during the debates. He noted that he was 6 years old when Biden came to the California Democratic convention and said "it's time to pass the torch to a new generation of Americans." Swalwell said Biden "was right when he said that 32 years ago. He is still right today."
Swalwell participates in the first Democratic debates in June 2019. The high point of his campaign was likely his direct and blunt challenge to former Vice President Joe Biden during the debates. He noted that he was 6 years old when Biden came to the California Democratic convention and said "it's time to pass the torch to a new generation of Americans." Swalwell said Biden "was right when he said that 32 years ago. He is still right today."
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