Swalwell’s Bold Bid: Phone Voting and Lower Costs for California

A radical shift in democracy? Swalwell’s phone-voting proposal could redefine elections—if voters trust the tech. His campaign also takes aim at affordability.

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2025 November 26 . 3:29 AM

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Swalwell’s Bold Bid: Phone Voting and Lower Costs for California

California Congressman Eric Swalwell has entered the race for governor, announcing his candidacy on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The Democratic representative is pushing for major changes to voting, including a statewide phone voting system. His campaign also targets high living costs and affordability issues across the state.

Swalwell’s plan to 'max out democracy' includes allowing Californians to vote by phone. He argues that the technology already exists to make this secure, comparing it to online tax filings and healthcare bookings. To further improve access, he proposes fines for counties with long voting queues.

If elected, Swalwell would push for phone voting as a standard option for Californians. His proposals reflect a growing trend of digital voting experiments worldwide. The outcome of his campaign could influence how future elections in the state are conducted.