Democrat Eric Swalwell represents California's 14th Congressional District. 

Friends,

Tuesday night wasn’t the outcome we hoped for. We put in the work, believed in the possibility, and fell short this time. It stings. But I want you to know that this is not the end of our fight. Not by a long shot.

Our movement has always been about something bigger than one election. It’s about protecting the promise of America—where democracy is real, voices are heard, and no one is above the law.

Trump and his loyalists are determined to pull us backward to a place where only their interests and power matter. From suppressing voting rights to rewriting the rulebook of basic accountability, their goal is crystal clear: power without consequences. And we simply can’t allow that.

WE WONT GO BACK

This is why we keep going. I know you’re tired, and I know it can feel like an uphill battle. But you give me hope. I see the commitment and strength in this movement and in people like you, and I know we have what it takes to keep going, no matter the obstacles.

So, let’s take a moment to feel this setback but not let it define us. Tomorrow, we will keep organizing. We keep speaking out. And together, we keep pushing for the kind of future we know is possible. Because our democracy is worth it, and so is every person we’re fighting for.

With gratitude and resolve,

Eric