AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional election

The Associated Press reports on the upcoming special congressional election in California's 14th Congressional District, set to take place on Tuesday. This election follows the resignation of Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations, which have significantly impacted his campaign for governor. The district is now guaranteed to remain under Democratic control, as both state Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are competing to replace Swalwell.

Wahab emerged victorious in both the June 16 special primary and the June 2 primary for the full-term seat, leading Hernandez by over 20 percentage points. Despite Hernandez raising significantly more funds than Wahab, the two candidates are currently on relatively even footing in terms of cash reserves. The race has garnered attention from several outside groups, including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee-backed United Democracy Project, which spent $1.2 million in support of Hernandez and against Wahab, and Bold America, which has spent about $1.7 million on the race, also backing Hernandez and opposing Wahab.

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