Eric Swalwell

Eric Michael Swalwell is a Democratic Party member as serves as a U.S. Representative for the 15^th Congressional District of California since 2012. He was born in Sac City, Iowa but spent most of his life in Dublin, California. He has demonstrated great leadership, which saw him re-elected 5 times now. He started leadership roles at University, where he served in different capacities.

His diligence and hard work have significantly contributed to the gradual increase in Eric Swalwell’s overall net worth. Eric Swalwell is happily married and has two children. Currently, Eric Swalwell currently lives with his family in his property located in Eckington, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography and Early Life

Eric Michael Swalwell was born Eric Nelson Swalwell and Vicky Joe Swalwell on 16 November 1980 in Sac City, Iowa. He is the first-born son in the family of children, all being sons. His father, Swalwell Sr., is a retired police officer who served as police chief in Algona.

His mother works as a sales director at Ritz-Carlton. Both of his parents are Republicans. Eric Swalwell’s family left Iowa and went to Dublin, California, where they have lived to date. It is here that Eric Swalwell studied. At some point during his childhood, he was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a condition that saw him put on an eye patch.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Eric Swalwell in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Eric Swalwell’s age is 40 years old as of today’s date 25th July 2021 having been born on 16 November 1980. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 194 lbs in Pound and 88kg in Kilograms.

Education

Eric Swalwell was raised as an ordinary child, and he attended public school. He went to Wells Middle School for his early education before joining Dublin High School, where he graduated in 1999. After high school, he secured a two-year soccer scholarship that saw him study at Campbell University, North Carolina, between 1999 and 2001.

His thumbs broke toward the end of the scholarship, and the scholarship was terminated in 2001. He later joined the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated in 2003 with an undergraduate degree in Government and Politics. Afterward, he the University’s school of law, where he graduated as a Juris Doctor in 2006.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Eric Swalwell was married to Brittany Ann Watts in October 2016, and they have two children, Nelson and Kathryn. Watts works as a sales director at Ritz-Carlton. Initially, Eric Swalwell was married to his first wife, but they later divorced. They did not have any children together by the time of their divorce. The family lives in Eckington, Washington, D.C, on property Swalwell bought in 2020 at the cost of $1.2 million.

Is Eric Swalwell Gay?

Eric Swalwell is neither gay nor bisexual. He is Straight, and his religion is Protestant. Currently, he is an opposite-gender marriage with his wife Brittany Watts and their son Nelson and daughter Kathryn. Even though he supports same-sex marriages as well as abortion, Eric Swalwell is not gay.

Professional Career

Eric Swalwell demonstrated leadership abilities right from University. During his stay at the University of Maryland, he was elected the Vice President of Campus Affairs in the student association. He also served as the Student-Faculty-Staff University Senate member. Besides, he served as a member of the City Council of College as a student liaison.

His professional career began in 2001 when he was a volunteer intern for the then California’s 10^th Congressional district. It was during this intern period that the 9/11 attacks occurred. Upon completion of his law degree, Eric Swalwell served as a prosecutor in Alameda County District for 7 years. He was elected the chairman of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission, a position he held from 2006 to 2008.

He was also a member of the Dublin Planning Commission. In 2010, he was elected to the Dublin City Council. During the 2012 elections, Eric Swalwell was elected to become the 15^th District of California Congress member, defeating the incumbent, Peter Start. He won subsequent elections in 2014, 2016, and 2018. He also retained his seat in the 2020 elections on a Democratic Party.

As a Congress member, Eric Swalwell served in different committees, including the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Intelligence Modernization and Readiness Subcommittee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, among others. He has been instrumental in Congress when it comes to innovation and the use of social media.

Awards and Achievements

Eric has a number of awards under his name.

• First Amendment Defender Award
• President/Founder, Dublin High School Alumni Association
• Founder Future Forum
• Sponsored two bills that were passed as a fresh member of the Congress
• Coach/Goalkeeping Director, San Ramon Soccer Club
• Founder, Wine Region Subcommittee, City of Dublin

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Eric Swalwell in 2021  

As of 2021, It is estimated that Eric Swalwell’s net worth is $2 million, while his yearly salary stands at $174,000. He has earned most of this income as a politician.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

Eric Swalwell was nicknamed “the Snapchat King of Congress” by his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives because he loves using social media to reach out to his constituents.

Eric Swalwell demonstrated great leadership abilities since he was young. He was born to a civil servant and a legacy he has carried on throughout his entire life. He is committed to serving his constituents, and the majority of bills and projects attest to this.