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Afghan American Aisha Wahab just made history by winning California’s 14th congressional district in a special election, becoming the first Afghan American ever elected to Congress — and the first woman of her background to serve in Washington. She defeated BART director Melissa Hernandez in a race ignited by the fallout from former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s resignation amid sexual assault allegations he denies. Wahab, known for championing housing affordability and introducing a landmark caste discrimination bill (vetoed by Governor Newsom), is now poised to take on Hernandez again in November — with major outside spending expected to fuel an intense rematch. Meanwhile, Swalwell faces ongoing criminal investigations as federal agents search his home and seize devices.

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