Aisha Wahab makes history as first Afghan American elected to US Congress
WASHINGTON: Aisha Wahab, a California state senator, has won a special election, becoming the first Afghan American elected to Congress. Wahab, a Democrat and prominent member of the party’s progressive wing, defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in a closely fought election in California’s 14th Congressional District, overcoming millions of dollars in outside spending directed against her…
Aisha Wahab has made history by becoming the first Afghan American elected to the United States Congress. The California Democrat, a progressive member of the party, clinched victory in a special election after defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez. Despite facing significant financial backing from conservative groups, Wahab emerged victorious, securing over 25% more votes than her opponent in the June primary, and ultimately leading by roughly six percentage points in the final count.
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