Aisha Wahab wins special election for Swalwell seat
By The BriefBrief
NBC News projects that state senator Aisha Wahab defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in California’s special election to serve out the rest of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term. The race determines who will hold the seat for the remainder of Swalwell’s term.
WHO:Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez
WHAT:Aisha Wahab wins a special election for Eric Swalwell’s former California congressional district seat.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 6:41 PM ET
WHERE:California, USA
WHY:The election was held to fill the seat for the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term.
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