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Afghan American State Senator Aisha Wahab has won the special election for California’s East Bay House seat, defeating Democrat Melissa Hernandez by a decisive 53% to 47%, securing her historic place as the first Afghan American in Congress. The race was fiercely contested, fueled by millions from outside groups like AIPAC, which backed Hernandez amid heated debates over Israel-Palestine policy. With incumbency and a progressive base, Wahab now turns focus to November’s general election, while Hernandez points to redistricting gains — including her Dublin leadership experience — as potential momentum. Turnout hit 23%, with some ballots still pending.

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