Aisha Wahab, a progressive Democrat, became the first Afghan-American elected to the US Congress, creating history.

California lawmaker Aisha Wahab secured victory Thursday in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's House term, which ends in January.

Progressive Democrat Aisha Wahab has won a California special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.Wahab, a California state senator, defeated Bay Area Rapid...