AIPAC Bets Big in California Race to Fill Swalwell’s Seat
TL;DR
Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC poured roughly $2.5 million into California's 14th District runoff to back moderate Melissa Hernandez over progressive Aisha Wahab for the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term, underscoring the Democratic Party's internal split on Israel policy amid Gaza-war debates.
- AIPAC has a new target to exert influence over Democrats The Washington Post
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional election AP News
- AIPAC Targets Progressive Democrat in Race to Replace Swalwell The New York Times
- 3 things to watch as East Bay voters choose Eric Swalwell’s replacement in Congress San Francisco Chronicle
- What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell Al Jazeera
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