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Progressive Democrat Aisha Wahab won California's special congressional election to fill Eric Swalwell’s seat, marking a high-profile victory that drew praise from party leaders while her campaign faced funding from AIPAC-linked groups; the live coverage also notes notable intra-party tensions, endorsements, and related national political developments.
Progressive Aisha Wahab defeated moderate Democrat Hernandez in CA-14 to win the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term, despite more than $6 million in outside PAC spending including groups tied to AIPAC. The result underscores ongoing tensions between progressive and establishment wings of the Democratic Party and sets up a November rematch in a newly drawn district.
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.
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.
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.
In Alameda County, voters are choosing who will replace disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in California’s 14th District. With about 80% of ballots tallied, Democrat Aisha Wahab leads the top-two primary with 42.6% and is likely headed to a runoff unless she clears 50%. Her main rivals—Melissa Hernandez (16.8%) and Rakhi Israni Singh (13.3%)—are also Democrats. Wahab, a progressive often compared to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is seen as the front-runner in a deep-blue East Bay. Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid collapsed amid rape and sexual assault allegations and investigations into his campaign spending, which contributed to his resignation from Congress.