Progressive wins special election to fill Swalwell’s California House seat

Democratic state Sen. Aisha Wahab has won the special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term in California's 14th District. According to Decision Desk HQ and NBC News projections, Wahab defeated Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board President Melissa Hernandez to secure the House seat. This victory follows the departure of Eric Swalwell, who previously withdrew from the California governor's race, allowing Wahab to serve the remaining months of the congressional term.