Official portrait of Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative for California

U.S. Representative

Eric Swalwell

California District 14

DemocratProgressive

Votes on Record

95

across 10 categories

101 analyzed in depth

Contact

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Voting Profile

Legislative Record

101 votes analyzed

Most Active Policy Areas

#1 healthcare#2 budget#3 other#4 defense

101

Votes Analyzed

Data sources: voteview, congress.gov

Political Position

Ideology Spectrum

-0.35Progressive

Representative Swalwell holds progressive political positions, with a NOMINATE score of -0.355 placing him on the liberal end of the spectrum. While firmly within the Democratic mainstream, he positions slightly more toward the center compared to his party's average score of -0.380.

LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg

Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)

Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)

Policy Positions

Category Breakdown

101

total votes analyzed

Overview

Eric Swalwell represents California in the U.S. House as a Democrat with a voting record that aligns with progressive policy priorities. His voting patterns show consistent opposition to Republican-led procedural measures, as evidenced by his regular 'nay' votes on ordering previous questions and agreeing to resolutions during the 2013-2014 period captured in the sample votes. His legislative activity spans multiple policy areas, with the heaviest concentration in healthcare-related votes. In this category, he voted 'yea' on 42% of measures, suggesting a selective approach to healthcare legislation rather than blanket support or opposition. His budget votes show a slightly higher affirmative rate at 56%. Swalwell's voting patterns on banking and finance issues (0% yea on 3 votes) and social security (0% yea on 1 vote) suggest opposition to specific proposals that came before him in these areas, though the small sample sizes limit broad conclusions. His education vote (100% yea on 1 vote) indicates support for at least one education-related measure.

Key Positions

  • Consistent support for Democratic procedural positions (motions to recommit with instructions)
  • Selective approach to healthcare legislation with 42% support rate
  • Opposition to banking and finance measures that came to floor votes
  • General alignment with progressive Democratic priorities

By Policy Area

Healthcare66
42% yea58% nay
Budget & Spending9
56% yea44% nay
Other7
57% yea43% nay
Defense6
50% yea50% nay

Analysis updated: January 9, 2026

Campaign Finance

Follow the Money

Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →

Career: $20.7M

Fundraising Over Time

Raised per election cycleSpent

Contribution Sources

Individual$1.5M

89%

PAC / Committees$178K

11%

Party Committee$779.17

0%

Individual Breakdown

Itemized (>$200)

$1.2M

Small Dollar (<$200)

$283K

Donation Sizes

Under $200
$353K · 24%
$200 – 499
$45K · 3%
$500 – 999
$96K · 7%
$1,000 – 1,999
$186K · 13%
$2,000+
$800K · 54%

Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.

Where the Money Comes From

In-state (CA)$609K · 51%
Out-of-state$588K · 49%

Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.

CA
$609K
NY
$126K
TX
$87K
FL
$81K
IL
$50K
MA
$41K
DC
$27K
MD
$22K

Top Contributors

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Top Contributing Industries

Top Donor Employers

NOT EMPLOYED$312K
SELF EMPLOYED$79K
SELF$34K
RETIRED$27K
NX$11K
WESTMED$8K
ANOTHER PLANET ENTERTAINMENT$7K
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL$7K
LAW OFFICE OF JASPREET SINGH$7K
CONSERO GROUP$7K
KAMPACK INC.$7K
LEESFIELD & PARTNERS$7K

Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.

Where the Money Goes

Spending by Purpose

Other / Uncategorized
$1.1M
Materials
$298K
Administrative
$279K
Refunds
$190K
Contributions
$49K
Fundraising
$35K
Travel
$18K
Advertising
$7K

Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.

Top Payees

1.

BERGER HIRSCHBERG STRATEGIES

$223K
2.

MEYER, DARLY

$132K
3.

THE TUCKER GROUP

$114K
4.

UNITED AIRLINES

$111K
5.

RIVER CITY BUSINESS SERVICES

$103K
6.

BCOM SOLUTIONS, LLC

$100K
7.

SWALWELL, ERIC

$78K
8.

ZAMANI, JASMINE

$55K

Detailed Breakdown

Expenditures

Operating Costs

$1.8M

Operating Offsets

$54K

Net Operating

$1.7M

Refunds

Individual Refunds

$188K

Committee Refunds

$4K

Outside Spending (Super PACs)

Supporting

$126K

Opposing

$26K

Total Outside Spending

$151K

Top Outside Spenders

01

ALPHA VALLEY BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM

+$109K
$109K
02

WE VOTE - NOSOTROS VOTAMOS - PPAMM COMMITTEE

+$122.44-$26K
$26K
03

OHLONE AREA UNITED DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN

+$13K
$13K
04

COURAGE CALIFORNIA SUPER PAC

+$3K
$3K
05

TOGETHER WE THRIVE

+$750
$750
06

PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES

+$195.45
$195.45
07

NEA ADVOCACY FUND

+$67.26
$67.26
08

SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE

+$30
$30

Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.

Coverage: 1/1/2025 6/30/2026FEC: H2CA15094Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
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