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Progressive Candidate Aisha Wahab Wins California Senate Race Despite AIPAC-Backed Opposition

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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

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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