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Wahab Clinches East Bay Seat to Finish Swalwell’s Term

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Source: Los Angeles Times
Wahab Clinches East Bay Seat to Finish Swalwell’s Term
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California Democrat Aisha Wahab won the special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell in the East Bay, defeating Melissa Hernandez 53.1% to 46.9% after Alameda County’s final update and will meet Hernandez again in November for a full term starting in 2027 in a redrawn district. Wahab, the first Afghan American elected to Congress, credited voters and said she’ll fight for the district amid heavy campaign spending and ongoing Gaza-Israel debates.

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  1. Aisha Wahab wins election to complete former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term  Los Angeles Times
  2. Progressive Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell seat  The Guardian
  3. Democrat Aisha Wahab will win Swalwell’s House seat, CNN projects, overcoming millions in AIPAC spending  CNN
  4. Democratic California state legislator Wahab wins US House of Representatives seat  Reuters
  5. Aisha Wahab makes history as the first Afghan American elected to Congress  Yahoo

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