A special election victory has been secured by California state Sen. Aisha Wahab. She will fill the remaining term of a former congressman who resigned in April. This individual had been accused of certain misconduct, which they deny.

The winner of this election will be a trailblazer, as she will become the first person of Afghan ancestry to hold congressional office. Her term will run until January.

Further information about this election and its outcome is available from the source.