Progressives win special election to replace embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell after scandal rocks DC

Progressive state senator and assistant majority leader Aisha Wahab has won a special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, following his resignation amid a sexual assault scandal. Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez, a more moderate public transit executive, in the contest to fill the seat. The victory marks a significant shift for Democrats in the district, which had been considered safely Republican just months ago. With Swalwell's departure, the party is now seeking to distance itself from the controversy surrounding his resignation.