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California's Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American sworn into Congress

Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.

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Wahab sworn in as first Afghan American to serve in CongressFormer state Sen. Aisha Wahab fills in remaining term of former Rep. Eric Swalwell

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Alameda County considers legal challenge to new rules for millions in nonprofit awardsGov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed Sen. Aisha Wahab's SB1193 boosting countynonprofit donation transparency

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The Empire’s Lobby in Retreat: How AIPAC Is Losing the Democratic PartyAisha Wahab should not have won as the odds against her were formidable.

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Progressive Aisha Wahab wins Eric Swalwell’s former House seatThe California state lawmaker defeated a more moderate Democrat, overcoming an onslaught of spending from outside PACs.

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Aisha Wahab wins Swalwell’s seat, becomes first Afghan American elected to CongressState Sen. Aisha Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez in the special election to complete Eric Swalwell’s term, becoming the first Afghan American elected to Congress

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Bay Area’s Aisha Wahab sworn in as first Afghan American to serve in Congress“I walked into Congress carrying the beating heart of a former foster care kid," she told the House of Representatives Wednesday.

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Aisha Wahab's swearing-in is a reason to celebrateAlso: Protecting kids | Transgender distraction | Modernize transit | Hollow victory. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for Sept. 6, 2026.

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Regional: Union City Councilmember Facing Sunnyvale Businesswoman In D10 State Senate RaceA moderately experienced East Bay Democrat and a South Bay Republican who has never held office before are facing off in the state Senate race to replace Aisha Wahab.

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