Dawar Hails Aisha Wahab’s US Congress Victory as ‘Pride’ for Afghanistan Women

In Defeat for AIPAC, Aisha Wahab Wins House Seat, Becoming First Afghan American in Congress

Progressive California state lawmaker Aisha Wahab made history last week in a special election that will make her the first Afghan American in Congress. Wahab overcame a flood of attack ads from pro-Israel groups to beat her Democratic rival, Melissa Hernandez, in a race to replace disgraced Congressmember Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Wahab tells Democracy Now! she appreciates voters in her district…

Dawar Hails Aisha Wahab’s US Congress Victory as ‘Pride’ for Afghanistan Women

Mohsin Dawar, leader of Pakistan’s National Democratic Movement, has congratulated Aisha Wahab on her historic election to the US House of Representatives, describing her victory as a moment of pride for Afghans around the world, particularly Afghanistan’s women. Dawar wrote on X on Saturday that Wahab’s victory was an unprecedented achievement and a historic moment demonstrating the ability and potential of Afghan women. “This unprecedented vic…

California Lawmaker Aisha Wahab Wins Special Election To Succeed Eric Swalwell In Congress

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve out the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term after securing victory Thursday in a special election. Swalwell, a Democrat who was running for California governor, ended his campaign and resigned from Congress in April after…