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Aisha Wahab wins Special Election for District 14
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points Wahab and Hernandez will face each other again in November, competing for a full 2-year term. Aisha Wahab has won a special election for District 14, defeating Melissa Hernandez.
Aisha Wahab has won a special election for District 14, defeating Melissa Hernandez. The seat was previously held by former Congressman Eric Swalwell. Wahab's term in this position will be short-lived, as it ends in January.
Wahab and Hernandez will face each other again in November, competing for a full 2-year term. Further details about the special election and the upcoming November election are available from the source.
The outcome of the special election has been determined, with Wahab emerging as the winner. The stage is now set for a rematch between Wahab and Hernandez in the November election.
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Category: government Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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