Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Fill Eric Swalwell's US House Seat
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator, has won a special election in California to fill the US House seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual misconduct accusations. Wahab's victory, where she beat Melissa Hernandez, marks another progressive win in the Democratic party.
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Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
By Jennifer Medina
Read full article →Democrat Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s US House seat
Progressive wins bitter fight for seat formerly held by congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claims Progressive Aisha Wahab was elected to Congress in a special election on Tuesday following a bitter intra-party battle over the seat formerly held by Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April after facing sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell has denied the allegations. Wahab, a state senator, was widely considered the frontrunner in the district in California’s East Bay and had the backing...
By Dani Anguiano
Read full article →Progressives notch victory in race to replace Swalwell following sexual assault scandal
Aisha Wahab beat Melissa Hernandez in the California special election to replace Eric Swalwell, marking another progressive win in the Democratic war.
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