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The first politician of Afghan origin elected to the US Congress: Aisha Wahab

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Aisha Wahab, who won the special election in California, became the first politician of Afghan origin to enter the US Congress.
Wahab, who beat out Melissa Hernandez, will represent California's 14th district until January.

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A special election was held in California following the resignation of Eric Swalwell due to sexual harassment allegations.

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Aisha Wahab, who won the special election held in the US state of California, became the first politician of Afghan origin elected to the US Congress.

Special elections were held in California after Eric Swalwell resigned from his post in April due to sexual harassment allegations.

Wahab, a politician of Afghan origin, won the elections by defeating Melissa Hernandez.

Wahab, who will be the first politician of Afghan origin in the history of the US House of Representatives, said in his statement after the elections, "I will fight for the region that raised me. From the orphanage to the Congress, this journey shows that the American Dream is real." he said.

Wahab will represent California's 14th district in the House of Representatives until January.

In an April interview, Wahab asked whether he thought Israel's attacks on Palestinians amounted to "genocide," saying, "Yes." he replied.