Progressive Aisha Wahab Wins CA Special Election Amid Outside Spending Battle
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Progressive state senator Aisha Wahab won California’s East Bay seat in a special election to complete Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term, defeating Hernandez after a bruising intra-party contest and heavy spending from AIPAC-linked super PACs; Wahab was backed by the state Democratic party, Our Revolution, and AG Rob Bonta, while Lofgren endorsed Hernandez. With about 92% of votes counted, Wahab held a narrow lead of roughly six points.
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