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Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez are the two finalists for California’s 14th District special election. Early vote results showed Wahab ahead, while the district is described as heavily Democratic. The special election will fill the rest of Eric Swalwell’s term. The early vote data appears to give Wahab an edge, but the race is still unsettled. The heavily Democratic district and two-candidate field keep the market focused on Wahab vs. Hernandez.
Democratic candidates in California have secured the two slots in a special general election to serve out the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term.
Gov. Gavin Newsom scored a three-point political play last year when the Legislature and voters approved a mid-decade reconfiguration of the state’s 52 congressional districts. The gerrymander aimed to shift […]
California State Sen. Aisha Wahab takes an early lead in the race to replace ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in CA's 14th Congressional District.
Swalwell resigned his seat on Tuesday morning amid sexual assault allegations.
Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as Ex-Mike Pence aide Olivia Troye announces a run for Congress as a Democrat and Rep. Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations.
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The state senator will go on to the Aug. 18 special general election, which will determine who will fill the remainder of Swalwell’s term through January.
An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries.
Mercury News editorial board
Mercury News editorial board endorsed Aisha Wahab for Congress.
San Francisco Chronicle editorial board
San Francisco Chronicle editorial board endorsed Aisha Wahab for Congress.
Our Revolution
Our Revolution endorsed Aisha Wahab for Congress in California's 14th District.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Aisha Wahab in the June 2 primary.
National Nurses United
National Nurses United endorsed Aisha Wahab for California's 14th District.
Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell endorsed Melissa Hernandez in the 2026 California 14th District election.
Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren endorsed Melissa Hernandez in the 2026 California 14th District races.
Elect Democratic Women
Elect Democratic Women endorsed Melissa Hernandez for California's 14th Congressional District.
New Dem Action Fund
New Dem Action Fund endorsed Melissa Hernandez in the 2026 California congressional primary.
Representative Brad Schneider
Representative Brad Schneider endorsed Melissa Hernandez for Congress.
Representative Norma Torres
Representative Norma Torres endorsed Melissa Hernandez for Congress.
Representative Lois Frankel
Representative Lois Frankel endorsed Melissa Hernandez for Congress.
Bay Area and East Bay leaders
Bay Area and East Bay leaders endorsed Rakhi Israni Singh in the CA-14 race.
Bay Area Reporter
Bay Area Reporter endorsed Matt Ortega for Congress in California's 14th District.
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC endorsed Wendy Huang for Congress.
M. HernandezMelissa Hernandez
W. HuangWendy Huang
M. OrtegaMatt Ortega
C. ElamCarin ElamSource: FEC
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