Congressman Swalwell's Erotic Poetry Revealed

Sexually graphic poem from Congressman's college days surfaces

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A sexually explicit poem written by Congressman Eric Swalwell when he was 19 years old has been uncovered by the Daily Mail. The poem, titled "Hungover From Burgundy," describes a graphic sexual encounter in vivid detail.

Why it matters

The revelation of Swalwell's erotic poetry from his college days could become a political issue as he runs for Governor of California, with opponents potentially using it to attack his character and judgment.

The details

The poem, which was written when Swalwell was 19 years old, describes a sexual encounter between two lovers at the top of a hotel. It includes graphic descriptions of "formless and magnificent" sex, with references to "engorged vessels," "a flurry of limbs and nails," and even a bit of blood. Swalwell's campaign spokesperson laughed off the revelation, saying "If you think Eric's poetry at 19 was bad, you should see his diary when he was 12."

  • The poem was written when Swalwell was 19 years old.

The players

Eric Swalwell

A Democratic Congressman from California who is running to replace Gavin Newsom as Governor of California.

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What they’re saying

“If you think Eric's poetry at 19 was bad, you should see his diary when he was 12.”

— Swalwell campaign spokesperson

The takeaway

The revelation of Congressman Swalwell's sexually explicit college poetry could become a political liability as he runs for Governor of California, with opponents potentially using it to attack his character and judgment.