California 15th Congressional District Special Election Results Certified with Aisha Wahab Victory

HAYWARD, CA — Alameda County and Contra Costa County election boards completed the final ballot certification on Sunday morning for the special election in California's 15th Congressional District, confirming Democratic State Senator Aisha Wahab as the district's new representative in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Election Results and Campaign Dynamics

Wahab secured 54.2% of the vote in the East Bay district, prevailing over moderate challenger and former municipal official Peter Kuo. The vacancy arose following former Representative Eric Swalwell's transition to a national campaign role.

The race drew national attention and significant independent expenditure spending, with progressive grassroots networks mobilizing intensive canvassing operations to overcome outside political action committee advertising.

Policy Agenda in the U.S. House

In her victory statement in Hayward, Representative-elect Wahab pledged to champion federal housing affordability legislation, expand consumer protections on artificial intelligence and algorithmic pricing, and support healthcare access for working families.

Progressive Congressional leaders, including members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, congratulated Wahab on her victory, noting that her municipal and state legislative record brings deep experience in tenant protections and labor rights.

Swearing-In and Committee Assignments

Representative-elect Wahab is scheduled to be formally sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson when the House of Representatives reconvenes on September 9, 2026.