California's Aisha Wahab Is 1st Afghan American Sworn Into Congress
Wahab fills the East Bay seat after winning a special election and will face voters again in November for a full two-year term.
- On Wednesday, Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives, making history as the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
- Wahab, a former foster youth born to Afghan refugees, fills the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by former Rep. Eric Swalwell after his resignation in April amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
- Previously serving on the Hayward City Council and representing California's 10th Senate District, she defeated BART Board President Melissa Hernandez in the August 18 special election.
- Addressing the House on Wednesday, Wahab emphasized unity, stating, "If we choose common purpose over division and people over politics, we can make the promise of America real again."
- The California Democrat faces a final rematch against Hernandez this November to determine who will serve the next full two-year term representing the East Bay district.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Aisha Wahab sworn in as first Afghan American in U.S. Congress
Former California state senator Aisha Wahab was sworn in Wednesday as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress. Wahab, 39, will serve the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term through the end of the year. Swalwell resigned in April following allegations of sexual misconduct by multiple women. During her remarks after taking the oath, Wahab spoke about her journey from foster c…
Introducing Rep. Aisha Wahab
Aisha Wahab was sworn in to the House Wednesday as the 214th Democrat after winning a special election this month to replace California Rep. Eric Swalwell. With Wahab sworn in, Speaker Mike Johnson will be able to lose only one Republican on party-line votes. The House is now back to 433 members.…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 85% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
