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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET

Progressives win California special election to replace Swalwell

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Aisha Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez in California’s special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell. The result is described as another progressive win in the Democratic effort to fill the seat after the sexual assault scandal.
WHO: Aisha Wahab
WHAT: Aisha Wahab won a California special election to replace Eric Swalwell, defeating Melissa Hernandez.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 6:46 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The election determined the replacement for Eric Swalwell following the sexual assault scandal.
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