State of play: What to know about California showdown to replace Swalwell after massive scandal
Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez battle for Eric Swalwell's California 14th Congressional District seat, as early results remain undecided.
TL;DR
- The special election for Eric Swalwell's California seat is undecided, with Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez leading.
- The race is a 'jungle primary,' where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party.
- Wahab represents the progressive wing, backed by groups like Our Revolution, focusing on ICE reform and green energy.
- Hernandez, a moderate, emphasizes 'smart border security' and has endorsements from several congressional members.
- A gaffe occurred when Wahab's father urged supporters to 'call ICE' on Hernandez, leading to an apology from Wahab's campaign.