Aisha Wahab gana elección especial en California y recibe elogios demócratas

Aisha Wahab gana elección especial en California y recibe elogios demócratas

Política

La senadora estatal progresista Aisha Wahab ganó la elección especial del 14. º distrito congresional de California el 18 de agosto de 2026 y recibió felicitaciones de líderes demócratas de la Cámara, entre ellos la representante Zoe Lofgren, informó The Guardian.

Informes anteriores confirmaron la victoria de Wahab, señalando que se convirtió en la primera afganobritánica (afgano-americana) en el Congreso y la primera mujer musulmana elegida para la legislatura de California. Derrotó a la demócrata moderada Melissa Hernández y, en una cobertura previa, también venció al presidente de la junta de BART, John Hernández.

Actores

Aisha Wahab Eric Swalwell John Hernandez Zoe Lofgren American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Ubicaciones

California, United States Washington, D.C., United States

Artículos

22 de agosto de 2026
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California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election

Al Jazeera • 22 de ago 00:40

State Senator Aisha Wahab defeated moderate Democrat Melissa Hernandez in a special election for California's 14th congressional district, despite significant advertising funded by pro-Israel groups.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 34% Centro
21 de agosto de 2026
3 en total
Democrats rally behind progressive Aisha Wahab after win in California special election - US politics live
Democrats rally behind progressive Aisha Wahab after win in California special election - US politics live

The Guardian • 21 de ago 11:18

Aisha Wahab became the first Muslim woman and Afghan American elected to the California legislature, winning a special election and receiving congratulations from House Democratic leaders.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 45% Izquierda
State lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins California special election to replace former Rep. Swalwell
State lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins California special election to replace former Rep. Swalwell

PBS • 21 de ago 01:12

California state Senator Aisha Wahab secured the 14th District seat in a special election, becoming the first Afghan-American member of Congress and will serve until the term ends in January.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 24% Centro
Aisha Wahab wins California special election to succeed former Rep. Eric Swalwell
Aisha Wahab wins California special election to succeed former Rep. Eric Swalwell

AP News • 21 de ago 00:48

State Senator Aisha Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez in a special election, becoming the first Afghan-American to serve in Congress and will finish the remainder of Rep. Eric Swalwell's term.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
20 de agosto de 2026
2 en total
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s US House seat
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s US House seat

The Guardian • 20 de ago 22:48

State Senator Aisha Wahab secured the congressional seat in California’s East Bay after a closely watched special election, defeating Bay Area Rapid Transit board president John Hernandez.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 30% Centro
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins the special election for Eric Swalwell’s former California district
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins the special election for Eric Swalwell’s former California district

NBC News • 20 de ago 22:41

State Senator Aisha Wahab defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in a special election to complete the term of former Rep. Eric Swalwell in California’s 14th district.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro

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