According to a New York Post report, Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman and candidate in the California governor’s race, says he has maintained a home in the state for nearly nine years while serving in Washington.
But several neighbors in the quiet Livermore cul-de-sac where he claims residency say they have never seen him.
Five residents on Michell Court told the California Post they do not recognize the congressman, despite the address being listed as his residence since 2017.
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“I’ve never seen him,” said Gita Prusty, who has lived on the street for five years. Her home is one of seven on the cul-de-sac where Swalwell claims residency.
Another neighbor, 19-year-old Lauren Antony, lives two doors down from the listed address. After being shown Swalwell’s photo, she said she had “never seen” him either.
When asked how long she had lived on the street, she replied: “All of my life.”
The residency question has moved beyond neighborhood curiosity. A lawsuit filed by a conservative filmmaker has challenged Swalwell’s eligibility for the governor’s race, arguing he has not met California’s residency requirements for statewide office.
The challenge gained new attention after billionaire activist Tom Steyer urged the California Secretary of State’s Office to investigate the claim.
Swalwell disputes the accusation.
The congressman filed a sworn affidavit stating he has been a California resident since 2006 and has maintained a residence in Livermore since 2017.
Property records show the listed domicile is a home owned by Nicholas and Kristina Mrzywka. Kristina Mrzywka is reportedly related to Swalwell’s former political mentor, Tim Sbranti.
In a sworn affidavit, Kristina Mrzywka said Swalwell and his wife, Brittany, signed a lease for the property in June 2017. “He lives at the property when he is in the East Bay, and keeps significant belongings there at all times,” she wrote.
On Wednesday, no one answered the door at the 1,350-square-foot house. Nicholas Mrzywka briefly answered a phone call before hanging up.
The modest home stands in contrast to the hotels and inns that Swalwell’s campaign committees have frequently used during travel in and around his district.
On the property Wednesday, running shoes were scattered near the doorstep. An overturned container of cottage cheese sat in the yard. Faded patio chairs rested near a fire-pit table by the front entrance, while a dog barked behind a chain-link fence in the backyard.
For now, Swalwell insists the residence is real. Whether California election officials agree could determine whether his campaign moves forward.
More over at The New York Post:
Eric Swalwell claims he lives in California – neighbors say they’ve never seen him https://t.co/04154r5zLE pic.twitter.com/iSfi3rKGAP
— New York Post (@nypost) March 12, 2026
