California Congress Seat Too Close to Call After Swalwell Scandal

The race to replace scandal-hit Congressman Eric Swalwell in California’s 14th District remains undecided, with early results showing a tight battle between two Democrats. State Senator Aisha Wahab and businesswoman Melissa Hernandez are leading the field, but neither has secured a decisive margin. The district, which covers parts of the East Bay, is a Democratic stronghold, making the primary a likely preview of the final winner. Swalwell, who had held the seat since 2013, was forced to step aside following a massive personal and political controversy that upended the district’s political landscape. Wahab, known for her progressive platform and focus on housing and tech accountability, has rallied a coalition of young voters and labor groups. Hernandez, a former tech executive, is campaigning on moderate economic policies and public safety reforms. With thousands of mail-in ballots still uncounted, election officials say a final tally may take several days. Both campaigns have expressed confidence, but neither has declared victory. The eventual winner will face a heavily Democratic electorate in November, making today’s result the likely deciding factor for who takes the seat.