Afghan American Makes History in Congress | Rochester News

Aisha Wahab just won a historic special election for California’s 14th congressional district, becoming the first Afghan American ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She defeated BART director Melissa Hernandez in a race fueled by millions from AIPAC-aligned groups, stepping into the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who stepped down amid ongoing allegations he denies. Wahab, already known for her housing advocacy and a caste discrimination bill vetoed by the governor, now faces Hernandez again in November for the full term — setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with national implications. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be282f18a0754117