Swalwell gains traction in crowded California governor’s race

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) campaign to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is gaining traction as the threat of a Republican upset grows in the crowded contest with no clear front-runner less than three months out from the primary.  New polling shows Swalwell’s support has ticked up in the Golden State’s nonpartisan primary, from which the top two vote-getters will advance…