Melissa Hernandez

Aisha Wahab won a special election to represent California’s 14th Congressional District, filling out Eric Swalwell's term. She is noted as the first Afghan American elected to Congress and defeated Melissa Hernandez despite spending by outside groups opposing her. The article also confirms that federal agents seized electronic devices from Swalwell amid ongoing criminal investigations into sexual assault allegations he faces.

Aisha Wahab held a lead in California, while voting rights experts expressed skepticism over a pledge by the Trump administration to dispatch 1,000 monitors for US midterm elections. Separately, Michael Cohen shifted from criticizing President Trump to praising him on a radio show. The Navy is considering changes to the USS Doris Miller and Cook Political Report updated its forecast for US Senate races in Texas and Iowa.

A special election is underway in California to fill the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell after his resignation amid sexual assault allegations. Two candidates, Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez, are competing for the remainder of the term and will also face each other in the primary race for the midterms. Their campaigns feature differing policy stances, with Wahab focusing on anti-ICE legislation while Hernandez maintains a moderate approach to immigration.

The special election to fill the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who resigned after facing sexual assault allegations, pits Aisha Wahab against Melissa Hernandez for California's 14th Congressional District. The primary race determines who will immediately succeed Swalwell and simultaneously serves as a primary contest for the midterms, highlighting an ideological struggle between progressive and moderate candidates.

A primary fight for Swalwell's seat was described as bitter and went down to the wire. In this election cycle, outside groups contributed $6 million to support Melissa Hernandez, which helped diminish Aisha Wahab’s initial 26-point lead.

California's congressional elections are described as “nationalized,” holding implications beyond local boundaries. Democrats aim to gain seats following a partisan gerrymander, while ideological conflicts exist between progressive candidates and mainstream rivals over issues like housing. Separately, Proposition 40 proposes a 5% tax on the wealth of roughly 200 billionaires, an issue that divides California Democrats and raises national taxation questions.

AIPAC launched a new effort to influence Democrats by pouring nearly $2.5 million through its super PAC into a California congressional race. The funds were aimed at boosting Melissa Hernandez over Aisha Wahab.

California’s 14th Congressional District will hold a special election for a replacement of Eric Swalwell. The contest features State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez competing for the remainder of the term, while also facing each other in a fall race for the full-term seat. Outside groups, including United Democracy Project and Bold America (both backed by AIPAC), have collectively spent about $4.1 million on the race.

Following U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation, constituents in California’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement through a special election. State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are the two competitors for the seat. Outside groups have spent substantial amounts of money on the race, with Bold America and United Democracy Project spending millions since the special primary.

Following Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress, constituents will vote for a replacement in California’s 14th Congressional District. State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are competing in the special election, which determines who will serve out the remainder of his term. Outside groups associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent approximately $4.1 million on the race, supporting Hernandez while opposing Wahab.

East Bay voters are facing a special election to determine who will fill out the remaining time of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term. The race is heating up and involves candidates Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez.

The special election for Eric Swalwell’s open House seat is moving to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority. The top two candidates are California state Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area transportation official Melissa Hernandez.

Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez advanced to the August 18 special general election to fill the remaining term of California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. Both candidates secured top votes in a crowded field, with Wahab leading and Hernandez emphasizing outreach to voters. The winner will serve until January, followed by a regular general election in November.

Democratic candidates Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez advanced to the August 18 special general election to fill the remaining term of California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. Both candidates secured the top two spots in the primary, which also determined their positions in the November general election for the same district.

Melissa Hernandez advances to a special general election for U.S. House in California’s 14th Congressional District. The article notes her party affiliation as Democrat.

Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are holding a special primary to replace Eric Swalwell after his resignation amid sexual assault allegations. The election includes 11 candidates, with top Democratic contenders Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez and Republican candidates Wendy Huang and Dena Maldonado. A runoff on August 18 will occur if no candidate secures over 50% of the vote.

California’s 14th Congressional District will hold a special primary to fill the remaining term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual-assault allegations. The primary narrows nearly a dozen candidates, with top-two finishers advancing to an August general election. The district, redrawn under Proposition 50, remains heavily Democratic, ensuring the seat likely stays with Democrats.

California's 14th Congressional District will hold a special primary to fill the remaining 15 weeks of Eric Swalwell's term, with multiple candidates competing for a Democratic and Republican nomination. The top two candidates will advance to a general election on August 18. The district's boundaries were recently redrawn via Proposition 50, but voter registration remains heavily in favor of Democrats.

California’s special congressional primary on Tuesday will narrow down nearly a dozen candidates to replace Eric Swalwell in the 14th District, with top-two finishers advancing to a general election. The race includes Democratic candidates like Melissa Hernandez and Aisha Wahab, and Republicans like Wendy Huang and Dena Maldonado. Redistricting via Proposition 50 slightly altered voter demographics in the district, which remains heavily Democratic.

East Bay voters will choose two candidates for the Congressional District 14 seat in a June 2 primary election. Candidates include Victor Aguilar, Suzanne Chenault, Carin Elam, Melissa Hernandez, Wendy Huang, and Rahki Israni.

The New Democrat Coalition, a centrist Democratic group, is endorsing Adrian Boafo in Maryland and Melissa Hernandez in California for contested House primaries. Boafo has establishment backing but faces well-funded challengers, while Hernandez is competing to succeed Eric Swalwell who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations.