Progressives notch victory in race to replace Swalwell following sexual assault scandal
Progressive candidate Aisha Wahab has won a special election in California to replace Eric Swalwell, defeating Melissa Hernandez, following a sexual assault scandal involving the Democratic congressman. The result is being framed as a win for the party's progressive wing, coming as separate reports indicate the FBI has seized Swalwell's electronic devices at an airport…
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