What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell
Summary
Voters in California’s 14th Congressional District are choosing a Democrat to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual assault allegations. State Senator Aisha Wahab and transit official Melissa Hernandez are competing in a special election marked by heavy spending from outside groups, including pro-Israel political action committees.Key Facts
- The special election is to fill Eric Swalwell’s seat after his April resignation.
- Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez were the top two candidates in a June nonpartisan primary.
- California uses a "jungle primary" system where the top two candidates advance if no one wins over 50%.
- Outside groups, including AIPAC-related super PACs, have spent about $4.1 million mainly supporting Hernandez.
- Wahab is the first Muslim woman elected to California’s state Senate and has criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- Wahab is filing a complaint with the Federal Election Commission citing coordinated interference by outside groups on social media.
- A supporter of Hernandez has also filed an FEC complaint against Wahab alleging illegal campaign support.
- The 14th District’s boundaries will change in January 2025 due to Proposition 50, but the special election uses the current map.
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