California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress - AP News
Democrat Aisha Wahab has won a special election to represent California's 14th Congressional District, succeeding Eric Swalwell. Swalwell resigned following sexual assault allegations, which are currently under federal investigation.
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The election marks a historic milestone as Wahab becomes the first Afghan American in Congress, while the ongoing investigation into her predecessor remains a significant political story.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve out the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term after securing victory Thursday in a special election.
Swalwell, a Democrat who was running for California governor, ended his campaign and resigned from Congress in April after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment, which he denies. Wahab will represent the state’s 14th Congressional District, which covers parts of Alameda County on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay, through Swalwell’s term ending in January.
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