From NY Post:
Lefty California Rep. Eric Swalwell is forcefully pushing back against a lawsuit claiming he can’t run for governor because he doesn’t actually live in the Golden State, calling the accusation “nonsense” and politically motivated.
In an exclusive statement to The Post, his campaign’s general consultant said Swalwell has always maintained a California residence.
Security concerns tied to repeated death threats against Swalwell explain why a campaign office address was listed on legal filings, according to campaign consultant Kate Maeder. She called the practice legal and common in California politics.
Swalwell’s team dismissed the case as a stunt.
“Since joining Congress, Eric Swalwell has always maintained a residence in the Bay Area,” said Maeder. “He has continuously held a California driver’s license, paid California taxes and kept deep roots here.”
The lawsuit was filed by filmmaker Joel Gilbert, who alleges that Swalwell doesn’t meet California’s five-year residency requirement for governor. Gilbert says there is no record of Swalwell owning any California property
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