Wahab Clinches Swalwell's CA House Seat in 14th District Special Election
TL;DR
Democrat stateSen. Aisha Wahab has won NBC News projection to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th District, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in a runoff after neither candidate won a majority in the June primary. With about 95% of votes counted, Wahab led 53% to 47%. The race drew heavy spending from an AIPAC-aligned super PAC opposing Wahab, while Swalwell resigned in April amid sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
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- Democrat Aisha Wahab wins the special election for Eric Swalwell’s former California district NBC News
- Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell The New York Times
- Aisha Wahab wins race to fill Swalwell’s House seat, overcoming AIPAC spending The Washington Post
- Aisha Wahab was on track for a double-digit win. Then came the AIPAC money San Francisco Chronicle
- Democrat Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s US House seat The Guardian
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