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CA lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about the special election and Wahab's victory can be found through the source. Aisha Wahab, a California lawmaker, has won a special election.
Aisha Wahab, a California lawmaker, has won a special election. She will serve the remainder of a House term that ends in January. This term was previously held by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
The special election concluded with Wahab securing victory on Thursday. Her win means she will fill the seat until the term expires in January.
Further details about the special election and Wahab's victory can be found through the source. The outcome of the election has been determined, with Wahab emerging as the winner to succeed former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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