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Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell

Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell
New York Times Thursday 20 August 2026, 23:00 UTC By Jennifer Medina 1 min read
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State Senator Aisha Wahab addresses media at her election-night watch party in Hayward, Calif., on Tuesday.

State Senator Aisha Wahab addresses media at her election-night watch party in Hayward, Calif., on Tuesday. [Image text:] 2 O KTV CONGI PRDFIR AL AiSHA Ais EUSC AISHA WAHAR CONGRESS
Eric Swalwell (PERSON) Aisha Wahab (PERSON) Hayward (LOCATION) Calif. (LOCATION)
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