Aisha Wahab has won the special election in California to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell. Swalwell, a Democrat, resigned from Congress in April 2026 after ending his campaign for governor amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment, which he denies.
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Aisha Wahab elected in California special election following Swalwell's resignation
Aisha Wahab has been elected in a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by Eric Swalwell's resignation. Swalwell stepped down after facing allegations of sexual assault and harassment, which he has denied.
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