Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/01/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Aisha Wahab
20/08/2026
State Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election to complete the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April 2026 amid sexual misconduct allegations. She defeated Melissa Hernandez, a Bay Area Rapid Transit director, in the runoff held on August 18. Her victory made her the first Afghan American elected to Congress, and she is set to face Hernandez again in the November 2026 general election for the full term.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Aisha Wahab is a Democratic politician from California. She was elected to the Hayward City Council in 2018, served as a California State Senator for District 10 from 2022, and won the August 2026 special election for California's 14th congressional district. She is the first Afghan American to be elected to the U.S. Congress. |
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| Early Life | She was born in New York City and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. After her father was murdered and her mother died, she was placed in the Bay Area foster care system. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Kennedy High School, Fremont, California |
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| Undergraduate Degree | Bachelor of Arts (institution not confirmed) |
| Graduate Degree | Master of Business Administration (institution not confirmed) |
| Other Degree | Degree from California State University, San Jose |
| Doctorate | Completed in 2024 |
Personal Life
| Residence | Hayward, California, after her family moved there from a community where they had been priced out |
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| Public Service Motivation | Entered public life to advocate for renters and affordable housing |
Family
| Father | Murdered when she was a child |
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| Mother | Died at an early age |
| Parents' Business | Her parents lost their business in 2011 |
Career
| Early Career | Worked as an information technology manager, IT business consultant, and senior management analyst in finance; also worked at non-profits, community organizing, and technology |
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| Hayward City Council | Elected in 2018, becoming the first Afghan American woman elected to public office in the United States |
| California State Senate | Represented District 10 from 2022; first Muslim and first Afghan American to serve in the chamber |
| United States House of Representatives | Won the August 2026 special election for California's 14th congressional district, filling the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell; took office 02/09/2026 |
| Other Roles | Chair of the Alameda County Human Relations Commission; board member of Afghan Coalition, Abode Services, and Tri-City Volunteers; helped found the President's Advisory Council of the American University of Afghanistan |
| Legislative Work | Advocated for including caste discrimination under California's civil rights act |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was named an American Graduate Champion by KLRU for her passion for education | |
| 2. Was named one of San Francisco Business Times' 2017 Most Influential Women in Business | |
| 3. Her 2018 Hayward campaign received the highest number of votes of any candidate |
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