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Progressive Candidate Aisha Wahab Wins California Senate Race Despite AIPAC-Backed Opposition
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דווח לראשונה בYnet · אוג׳ 21, 2026
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Aisha Wahab, the first Muslim woman elected to the California State Senate, won a special election despite millions spent by AIPAC-linked groups against her. Wahab's progressive stance on Gaza contrasted with her moderate opponent, Melissa Hernandez. They will compete again in November for the full term.
- 01Aisha Wahab wins California State Senate special election against moderate Democrat Melissa Hernandez.
- 02Pro-Israel group AIPAC and affiliates spent over $2.5 million targeting Wahab with negative ads.
- 03Wahab publicly called Gaza events "genocide," while Hernandez supported Israel's right to self-defense but criticized Gaza destruction.
- 04Wahab received backing from Jewish groups like J Street and condemned the campaign against her as racist.
- 05The candidates will face off again in November for the full Senate term.
- 06The race reflects Democratic Party divisions and pro-Israel lobbying influence in local U.S. elections.
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