Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election for Swalwell Seat
By The BriefBrief
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, won a special election to replace Eric Swalwell. Swalwell resigned from the U.S. House amid accusations of sexual misconduct, and Wahab will fill out the remainder of his term.
WHO:Aisha Wahab
WHAT:Won a California special election to replace Eric Swalwell in the U.S. House
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:California, USA
WHY:The seat became vacant after Eric Swalwell resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct, prompting the special election.
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