California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
Summary
California state Senator Aisha Wahab has won a special election to fill the U.S. House seat left by Eric Swalwell, despite heavy spending by pro-Israel groups supporting her opponent. Wahab will represent California’s 14th congressional district until January and is set to become the first Afghan American member of Congress.Key Facts
- Aisha Wahab won the special election for California’s 14th congressional district.
- Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez, a moderate Democrat backed by pro-Israel groups.
- Pro-Israel groups spent over $4 million to support Hernandez through advertising and campaigns.
- Wahab has called the district her home and said her victory shows the district cannot be bought.
- Wahab is the first Afghan American expected to join the U.S. Congress.
- The election followed Swalwell’s resignation amid denied sexual assault allegations.
- Wahab supports economic and social justice and has spoken against the war in Gaza.
- Wahab will face Hernandez again in the November general election for the full term.
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