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Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election for Swalwell Seat
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: 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: 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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