Aisha Wahab
Aisha Wahab is a Democratic member of the California State Senate, representing District 10. She is the first Afghan American and Muslim woman elected to that body.
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Aug 21, 2026
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The progressive California state senator won the seat formerly held by Eric Swalwell, defeating millions in AIPAC-linked spending, a major upset for progressive forces.
For Labour, this is an inspiring example of progressive grassroots politics and resistance to corporate money in politics, aligning with their own battles against dark money in UK elections.