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Afghan American Elected to Congress | Oakland News
Aisha Wahab has made history again—this time as the first Afghan American ever elected to Congress, winning California’s 14th District in a special election. She’s already known for her housing advocacy and her push to ban caste discrimination (though vetoed by the governor), and now she’ll face off against her opponent, Melissa Hernandez, in a full-term race this November. Meanwhile, the investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell continues, with federal agents seizing devices from him—adding intrigue to an already charged political moment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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