Live Results: California special election to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell
Summary
California's 14th Congressional District is holding a special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual assault allegations. Two Democrats are running, so the seat will stay with the Democratic Party, reducing the Republican majority in the House.Key Facts
- Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress due to sexual assault allegations.
- The special election is to fill Swalwell's seat for the remainder of his term.
- The election took place in California's 14th Congressional District.
- Two Democrats, State Sen. Aisha Wahab and BART Board President Melissa Hernandez, are competing.
- Both candidates advanced from a June 16 special primary.
- The winner will also run against the other in the fall for a full term starting in January 2027.
- The seat is expected to remain Democratic, shrinking the Republican majority in the House.
- The district boundaries have been slightly changed for the 2026 election.
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