Swalwell, Eric, 1980-

Eric Michael Swalwell (born November 16, 1980) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 15th congressional district since 2013. His district covers most of eastern Alameda County and part of central Contra Costa County. A member of the Democratic Party, Swalwell was raised in Sac City, Iowa, and Dublin, California.

While attending the University of Maryland, College Park, Swalwell served as a student liaison to the city council for College Park, Maryland. In 2001 and 2002, Swalwell worked as an unpaid intern for U.S. Representative Ellen Tauscher of California's 10th congressional district. The September 11 terrorist attacks occurred during his internship, inspiring him to public service. The attacks also inspired his first legislative achievement: using his Student Government Association position at Maryland to create a public–private college scholarship program for students who lost parents in the attacks.

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