Progressive Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell seat
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the California category. Published on August 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Dani Anguiano. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the California category. Published on August 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Dani Anguiano. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
State senator beats rival Melissa Hernandez and will replace US congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claims
Progressive Aisha Wahab has been elected to Congress in a special election following a bitter intra-party battle over the seat formerly held by Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April after facing sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell has denied the allegations.
Wahab, a state senator, was widely considered the frontrunner in the district in California’s East Bay and had the backing of the state Democratic party as well as Our Revolution, labor unions, local officials and the state’s attorney general, Rob Bonta.
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