Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term

Aisha Wahab will represent California's 14th Congressional District until January 2027, after winning a special election. The Associated Press projected her victory over Bay Area Rapid Transit Director Melissa Hernandez. Wahab's lead grew insurmountable as remaining votes were tallied by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.

The congressional seat was vacated when Eric Swalwell resigned in April. He faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.

Voters in Alameda County will again head to the polls in November for the general election to decide who will serve the next full term. The same candidates, Wahab and Hernandez, will be on the ballot. Early voting and vote-by-mail for the general election begin October 5, with Election Day on November 3.

Wahab previously won election to the state Senate in 2022. She represents the 10th District, covering parts of the East Bay Area and Silicon Valley, including cities like Hayward, Fremont, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Santa Clara.