Eric Swalwell Biography

Eric Swalwell is a famous American Lawyer and Politician, who was born on Nov 16, 1980 in Iowa, United States. Find Eric Swalwell age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Eric Swalwell’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Eric Swalwell

Eric Michael Swalwell is an American lawyer and politician. He has served as the U.S. representative for California’s 14th congressional district since 2023. He previously represented the 15th district from 2013 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes much of Alameda County and part of Contra Costa County. The Eric Swalwell biography tells that he was born in Sac City, Iowa, and raised in Dublin, California. He has also been a presidential candidate and has co-chaired the House Democratic Steering Committee since 2017.

Eric Swalwell First Wife

Eric Swalwell first wife and he were divorced. However, no public information confirms the date and duration of their marriage and divorce procedure. The identity of Eric Swalwell first wife is also private.

Eric Swalwell Wife

Eric Swalwell wife is Brittany Ann Watts, a hospitality professional and small business owner. They met through mutual friends in 2015, dated, and married on 14 October 2016 in Oakland. They have three children. In April 2026, unofficial reports have emerged suggesting that Watts may have filed for divorce. His first marriage to Melissa Maranda ended in divorce in 2010.

Eric Swalwell Children

Eric Swalwell children are three: son Nelson (born 2017), daughter Kathryn, nicknamed Cricket (born October 2018 in Washington, D.C.), and youngest son Harold, nicknamed Hank (born 2 November 2021). Swalwell announced Hank's birth in a press release, joking that with three children the kids could "form a governing coalition for the household."

Eric Swalwell Family

Eric Swalwell family is from the Midwest. His father is Eric Nelson Swalwell, a former police chief in Algona, Iowa, and later a security consultant. His mother is Vicky Joe Swalwell, who worked as an administrative assistant at Chevron, California. Both parents are Republicans. Eric is the oldest of four brothers and was the first in his family to attend college.

Eric Swalwell Age

Eric Swalwell age is 45 Years old. He was born on 16 November 1980, in Sac City, Iowa. He was raised in Dublin, California, and graduated high school in 1999. As a child, he suffered from Bell's palsy, a form of temporary facial paralysis, and wore an eyepatch. He worked on a paper route at age 10 and later worked in construction.

Eric Swalwell Net Worth

Eric Swalwell net worth is estimated at around $415,500. However, it is not confirmed. He primarily earns from his congressional salary. In his earlier years of career, he was ranked among the least wealthy members of Congress due to student loan and credit card debt. He has assets such as business interest, smaller amounts in bank accounts, and retirement funds.

Eric Swalwell Height

Eric Swalwell height is 1.78 m, which is nearly 5 feet and 8 inches. This height is considered nearly average for an American man. Eric Swalwell height is not recorded in most of his profiles, as it is not a major focus in his career field.

Eric Swalwell Wife Ethnicity

Eric Swalwell wife ethnicity is White American. She was born and raised in Indiana to American parents of European descent. Eric Swalwell wife ethnicity reflects her Midwestern roots and family heritage.

Eric Swalwell Education

Eric Swalwell education began at Dublin High School. After graduating in 1999, he attended Campbell University in North Carolina on a soccer scholarship from 1999 to 2001. He then moved to the University of Maryland, College Park, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in government and politics in 2003. Eric Swalwell education was completed in 2006, when he earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law.