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Afghan American Makes History in Congress | Rochester News
Aisha Wahab just won a historic special election for California’s 14th congressional district, becoming the first Afghan American ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She defeated BART director Melissa Hernandez in a race fueled by millions from AIPAC-aligned groups, stepping into the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who stepped down amid ongoing allegations he denies. Wahab, already known for her housing advocacy and a caste discrimination bill vetoed by the governor, now faces Hernandez again in November for the full term — setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with…
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