State of play: What to know about California showdown to replace Swalwell after massive scandal

The special election to fill the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who resigned after facing sexual assault allegations, pits Aisha Wahab against Melissa Hernandez for California's 14th Congressional District. The primary race determines who will immediately succeed Swalwell and simultaneously serves as a primary contest for the midterms, highlighting an ideological struggle between progressive and moderate candidates.