Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term
Summary
Aisha Wahab won a special election to finish the rest of Eric Swalwell’s term representing California’s 14th Congressional District. She will serve until January 2027 and will face the same opponent again in the November general election for the next full term.Key Facts
- Aisha Wahab was elected in a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacant seat.
- The 14th Congressional District covers parts of the Bay Area.
- Swalwell resigned in April amid sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies.
- Wahab’s lead over Melissa Hernandez is large enough that remaining votes won’t change the outcome.
- Wahab was elected to the California state Senate in 2022, representing parts of the East Bay and Silicon Valley.
- Voters will vote again for the same seat and candidates in the November 3 general election.
- Early voting and mail-in ballots start on October 5.
- The Alameda County Registrar of Voters reported updated vote totals confirming Wahab’s win.
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