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East Bay Special Election Heat | Oakland News
The East Bay’s special election is heating up with just eight days left, as two Democratic contenders—BART’s Melissa Hernandez and state Sen. Aisha Wahab—battle fiercely over public safety, drowning the race in millions from outside groups. While Wahab won the primary, Hernandez’s campaign has surged with heavy spending, sparking accusations of a national pro-Israel message. Wahab counters with claims the district can’t be bought, defends her record on human trafficking, and calls out Hernandez’s misleading ads. Hernandez, meanwhile, touts law enforcement endorsements and paints Wahab as…
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