Aisha Wahab Wins California House Seat, First Afghan American in Congress

State Senator Aisha Wahab won the August 18 special election for California's 14th Congressional District, becoming the first Afghan American in the U.S. House. AIPAC-aligned super PACs spent nearly $6.4 million on her opponent, shrinking her 20-point primary lead to about six. She prevailed with support from the state Democratic Party, labor unions, and Attorney General Rob Bonta.