Wahab clinches Swalwell's CA seat in special election
TL;DR
California Democrat Aisha Wahab won the special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, defeating rival Hernandez after heavy outside spending by groups tied to AIPAC; Wahab had decisively won the June primary, while Hernandez drew significant outside funds ahead of the general. The race also surfaced debate over Israel and Gaza, with Wahab having previously said she views the Palestinian situation as genocide at a forum.
- California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress AP News
- Aisha Wahab wins race to fill Swalwell’s House seat, overcoming AIPAC spending The Washington Post
- Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell The New York Times
- Democrat Aisha Wahab will win Swalwell’s House seat, CNN projects, overcoming millions in AIPAC spending CNN
- Aisha Wahab makes history as the first Afghan American elected to Congress Yahoo
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