State Senator Aisha Wahab Wins Special Election for California's 14th Congressional District
State Senator Aisha Wahab has been selected by Bay Area voters to serve the remainder of former Representative Eric Swalwell's term, according to CBS News Bay Area projections. Wahab will represent California's 14th Congressional District until January 2027. The latest vote counts from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters show that Wahab has an insurmountable lead over Bay Area Rapid Transit Director Melissa Hernandez, with remaining votes yet to be tallied.
The 14th District seat became vacant when Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. Alameda County voters will have the opportunity to vote for the same seat in November to determine who will serve the next full term. The upcoming general election will feature the same candidates on the ballot.
Early voting and vote-by-mail options will be available starting on October 5 for the general election, with Election Day scheduled for November 3. This marks an important moment in the political landscape of the Bay Area, as voters have made their voices heard in selecting their representative for the 14th Congressional District.