Senate Race Heats up as Swalwell's Successor Faces Runoff
WHO:
NBC News - State Sen. Aisha Wahab is projected to advance in the special election.
NY Post - Rep. Eric Swalwell vacated the seat after resigning amid allegations of sexual assault.
WHAT:
CBS News - Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area participated in a special primary election to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell's congressional seat.
NBC News - Aisha Wahab will face another opponent in the fall runoff election.
NY Post - The Federal Election Commission warned Swalwell’s committee that it must refund more than $30,000 in general election donations.
NY Post - Voters in Alameda County participated in a special election to decide who will replace Swalwell.
WHERE:
NBC News - California’s House District 14.
NY Post - Alameda County, California.
WHEN:
NY Post - The Federal Election Commission sent a letter on June 15 regarding the donation refund.
WHY:
NY Post - Swalwell is required to return the donations because he is no longer in office.
HOW:
NY Post - The FEC indicated that failure to return the funds could lead to a potential audit and enforcement action.
(UPDATED June 17, 2026 12:23 UTC)
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area have taken part in a special primary election to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell's congressional seat. This election is a significant event for the local political landscape, as it will determine who will represent the area moving forward. CBS News reported on the election at 12:23 UTC.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 08:47 UTC)
State Senator Aisha Wahab is projected to advance in the special election to replace Representative Eric Swalwell, who vacated his seat amid allegations of sexual assault. Wahab will face another opponent in the fall runoff election, while the Federal Election Commission has warned Swalwell’s committee that it must refund over $30,000 in general election donations due to his resignation. The FEC indicated that failure to return the funds could result in a potential audit and enforcement action.