State Senator Aisha Wahab, a strong progressive voice in the state legislature, especially for tenants’ rights, has emerged as the clear frontrunner. She's endorsed by the Working Families Party and Our Revolution but also by the Democratic Party. Wahab was one of the first Afghan-American elected officials in the country when she was elected to the Hayward City Council in 2018, and if she wins this race, she will be the first Afghan-American in Congress and one of very few Muslim members of the House (there have only been five total ever).

She has two main Democratic rivals, both running clearly to her right. BART Board Director Melissa Hernandez has garnered support from local mayors, County Supervisors, and police unions, including DSA’s evil doppelganger (the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association). But the most concerning candidate is Rakhi Israni, a longtime Hindu nationalist activist with a history of ties to far-right Republicans. Wahab, a Muslim, drew the ire of Hindu nationalists for her bill aiming to outlaw caste discrimination (which passed the state legislature but was vetoed by Newsom), and while Israni is little-known, she has raised millions, making her a formidable candidate. Vote Aisha Wahab.

Note: Due to Swalwell resigning, there will also be a special election to fill his seat for the remainder of his term; make sure you vote for Aisha Wahab in the June 2 regular primary election, the June 16 special election primary, the August 18 special election runoff, and the November 3 general election.

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