Aisha Wahab
Coverage of Aisha Wahab in the Nexus archive.
- 'Inexcusable.' Alameda County CPS leaving children at risk, state probe finds
State Sen. Aisha Wahab announced the state's decision to intervene and monitor Alameda County's Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) due to findings that it is leaving children at risk. The state's actions in July are described as the most serious steps short of a full county takeover.
- Special election for Swalwell’s open House seat heads to runoff
The special election for Eric Swalwell’s open House seat is moving to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority. The top two candidates are California state Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area transportation official Melissa Hernandez.
- Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term
Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez advanced to the August 18 special general election to fill the remaining term of California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. Both candidates secured top votes in a crowded field, with Wahab leading and Hernandez emphasizing outreach to voters. The winner will serve until January, followed by a regular general election in November.
- Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term
Democratic candidates Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez advanced to the August 18 special general election to fill the remaining term of California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. Both candidates secured the top two spots in the primary, which also determined their positions in the November general election for the same district.
- Democrat Aisha Wahab advances to a special general election for U.S. House in California’s 14th Congressional District
Democrat Aisha Wahab advances to a special general election for U.S. House in California’s 14th Congressional District.
- Special election for former US Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat draws a crowded field in California
Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are holding a special primary to replace Eric Swalwell after his resignation amid sexual assault allegations. The election includes 11 candidates, with top Democratic contenders Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez and Republican candidates Wendy Huang and Dena Maldonado. A runoff on August 18 will occur if no candidate secures over 50% of the vote.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primary
California’s 14th Congressional District will hold a special primary to fill the remaining term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual-assault allegations. The primary narrows nearly a dozen candidates, with top-two finishers advancing to an August general election. The district, redrawn under Proposition 50, remains heavily Democratic, ensuring the seat likely stays with Democrats.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primary
California's 14th Congressional District will hold a special primary to fill the remaining 15 weeks of Eric Swalwell's term, with multiple candidates competing for a Democratic and Republican nomination. The top two candidates will advance to a general election on August 18. The district's boundaries were recently redrawn via Proposition 50, but voter registration remains heavily in favor of Democrats.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primary
California’s special congressional primary on Tuesday will narrow down nearly a dozen candidates to replace Eric Swalwell in the 14th District, with top-two finishers advancing to a general election. The race includes Democratic candidates like Melissa Hernandez and Aisha Wahab, and Republicans like Wendy Huang and Dena Maldonado. Redistricting via Proposition 50 slightly altered voter demographics in the district, which remains heavily Democratic.