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Aisha Wahab vs. Melissa Hernandez race for Swalwell's seat undecided

Hernandez is described as taking a moderate approach on immigration and supporting border security and regional cooperation.

Aisha Wahab vs. Melissa Hernandez race for Swalwell's seat undecided
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The special election for Eric Swalwell’s former California House seat remained undecided early Wednesday, with Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez competing for the seat and set to face each other again in November.

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House candidate competing with Aisha Wahab for the vacant California seat.

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Aisha Wahab
D · CA-14

California state senator and House candidate.

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Representative mentioned as a progressive associated with Wahab’s support.

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator identified as the founder of Our Revolution, which backed Wahab.

Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Former representative whose resignation left the seat open.

Greg Casar
D · TX-35

Representative mentioned as a progressive associated with Wahab’s support.

ALSO MENTIONED  Rob Bonta, California attorney general mentioned in the list of political figures associated with Wahab’s support.

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