Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) says he is close to deciding whether to run for president in 2020.
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“I’m close to making a decision. I’ll be in New Hampshire tomorrow, so I’m excited for that,” Swalwell told CNN on Wednesday.
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Swalwell has previously said he’s considering a bid, telling MSNBC last month that he could “see a path” to the Democratic nomination.
If the California Democrat were to enter the race, he would join a primary field that already has several candidates. Sens. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.), Kirsten GillibrandKirsten GillibrandWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Warren, Pressley introduce bill to make it a crime for police officers to deny medical care to people in custody Senate Dems press DOJ over coronavirus safety precautions in juvenile detention centers MORE (D-N.Y.) and Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.), as well as former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, have all launched bids or presidential exploratory committees.
Swalwell has indicated that he would be interested in running on a ticket alongside former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE.
Swalwell told CNN last month that he would be open to running either as Biden’s vice presidential running mate or running as the presidential candidate with Biden as the vice presidential candidate.
“I’m open to entertaining both variations,” he said at the time.
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