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Afghan American Makes History in Congress | Tulsa News
Aisha Wahab just won a historic special election to fill the rest of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th District, becoming the first Afghan American ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She previously made headlines with a caste discrimination bill vetoed by Governor Newsom, and her victory comes amid ongoing investigations into Swalwell, who faces sexual assault allegations and has denied them. Wahab will face her opponent, Melissa Hernandez, again in November for the full two-year term — a race already heating up with major spending from groups like AIPAC. Her win…
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