| Celebrated Name: | Eric Swalwell |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Eric Michael Swalwell |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 41 years old |
| Birth Date: | 16 November 1980 |
| Birth Place: | Sac City, Iowa, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 88 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Brittany Ann Watts(m. 2016) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Eric Nelson Swalwell, Kathryn Watts Swalwell) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Eric Swalwell Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Politician |
| Salary: | $174k per year |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $2 million |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Since 2013, Eric Michael Swalwell, born on 16 November 1980, has been serving in the post of the US Representative of the 15th Congressional District of California. Eric, who is a member of the Democratic Party- one of the two major contemporary political parties in the USA, has his district covering a part of the central Contra Costa County and a significant part of the eastern Alameda County of California.
Maybe you know about Eric Swalwell very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Eric Swalwell’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
Back on 16 November 1980, in Sac City, Iowa, Eric Swalwell was born as the first of the four sons of father- Eric Nelson Swalwell and mother- Vicky Joe Swalwell. When Eric was born, his father was working as a police chief in Algona, Iowa, and later on, after leaving Iowa, he settled with his family in Dublin, California.
Eric Swalwell had graduated from Wells Middle School and then later on in 1999, from Dublin High School. After that, from 1999 to 2001, on receiving a soccer scholarship, he attended Campbell University in Northern Carolina. In 2001, Eric, unfortunately, broke both of his thumbs in his sophomore year, thus bringing the scholarship Eric was privileged with, to an end. Then he transferred himself as a junior to the University of Maryland in College Park. Finally, in 2003, Eric completed his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in Government and Politics.
Later on, in 2006, he entered the University of Maryland School of Law and earned his degree in law- Juris Doctor.
Personal Life
Eric and his first wife are now divorced. He got married to Brittany in October of 2016. She currently works as a sales director at Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay. He has two kids, one son and one daughter, namely- Eric Nelson Swalwell and Kathryn Watts Swalwell, respectively.
Later on, in 2019, he revealed that at one point in time, he was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a disorder which makes a person unable to control facial muscles on the affected side.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 16 November 1980, Eric Swalwell is 41 years old as of today’s date 21st December 2024. His height is 1.83 m tall, and his weight is 88 kg.
Career
Eric was elected in 2012 as a representative for California’s fifteenth Congressional district, which covers a vast area of the East Bay. While he is serving his fourth term, he continues to bring new ideas to the table relating to energy laws, equality, creating opportunities for the citizens while keeping the spirits of the Congress high to strive towards a greater good.
He serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He oversees the Intelligence Modernization and Readiness subcommittee, which in turn looks after all the seventeen US Intelligence Agencies’ working and provides support so that they can succeed in their work.
He serves the House Judiciary Committee and is a prosecutor himself while also being a son and brother-in-law of enforcement officers he happens to carry a different perspective on criminal justice reforms while also addressing issues regarding women’s rights, immigration laws and upliftment of the LGBT community.
Awards & Achievements
Eric received his First Amendment Defender Award on 8th March in Washington during the 28th First Amendment Awards for his impeccable work in the introduction of the Journalist Protection Act which states that “It is a federal crime to intentionally cause bodily injury to a journalist affecting interstate or foreign commerce in the course of reporting or in a manner designed to intimidate him or her from newsgathering for a media organization.”
Two of the bills introduced by him were passed by the Congress, which seemed unusual for a fresh member such as him. One on the incentivized charitable giving after typhoon Haiyan had caused utter destruction in the Philippines, and a successful effort in opposing the TSA introduced a bill to allow specific knives to board airplanes.
Net Worth & Salary of Eric Swalwell in 2024
Eric Swalwell earned most of his worth and fame, as a politician. As of December 2024, Though Eric’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, and his annual income was estimated to be $174k. He also has various other sources of income.
Eric Swalwell showed signs of greatness from a very young age. From being a son and a brother in law of enforcement officers, he continued the legacy of serving his country. Eric proved his dedication to his field of work on various occasions. He showed his love for his community over the period and continues to make it a better place every day.