Aisha Wahab has been elected to Congress in a special election to fill the seat previously held by Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April 2026 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. Wahab, a state senator, won against rival Melissa Hernandez and was considered the frontrunner in California's East Bay district, receiving support from the state Democratic Party, labor unions, local officials, and California's Attorney General Rob Bonta.
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Aisha Wahab elected to Congress in California special election
Aisha Wahab has won a special election to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress following his resignation due to sexual misconduct allegations. Wahab, a state senator, defeated Melissa Hernandez and was supported by various political and labor organizations.
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