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California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress

My Northwest | Seattle

Aug 21, 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California lawmaker Aisha Wahab secured victory Thursday in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's House term, which ends in…

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California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress

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