Incumbent: Aisha Wahab (Democratic) · Incumbent running
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Candidates as certified by the California Secretary of State (Aug. 27, 2026). California uses a top-two primary: the two leading vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 primary advance regardless of party. June 2 primary (official Statement of Vote, 154,747 votes): Aisha Wahab (Democratic) 38.3% · Melissa Hernandez (Democratic) 17.2% · Wendy Huang (Republican) 13.2% · Rakhi Israni Singh (Democratic) 13.0% and others. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025). Aisha Wahab won the Aug. 18, 2026 special election for the rest of Eric Swalwell’s term (53.1% to Melissa Hernandez’s 46.9%, official canvass) and was sworn in Sept. 2, 2026. This race is for the full term starting January 2027. Sources: CA Secretary of State, special election official canvass, Sept. 2026
U.S. Representative for California’s 14th District since Sept. 2, 2026, after winning the Aug. 18, 2026 special election; her ballot designation on the Nov 3 ballot is “State Senator”.
Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Healthcare Services Director” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).
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| Crime & public safety | |
|---|---|
| Wahab Public safety I’ve partnered with law enforcement to make public safety a priority and led efforts to build a cleaner, healthier environment for the next generation. Original: aishawahab.com (accessed Oct 22, 2026) | Hernandez Priorities: housing costs, jobs, public safety In just 63 days, we closed a gap from 26,000 votes to 6,000 votes by sharing our message of lowering housing costs, creating jobs, and supporting strong public safety. Original: melissahernandez2026.com/melissa-hernandez-statement-on-august-election-results (accessed Oct 22, 2026) |
| Housing | |
| Wahab Housing I’ve taken on powerful interest groups to fight for affordable housing, expand homeownership, and improve living conditions. When affordability is on the line, I don’t back down. Original: aishawahab.com (accessed Oct 22, 2026) | Hernandez Housing Housing has been our priority for the last 15 to 20 years, Original: pleasantonweekly.com/election/2026/10/09/tensions-boil-over-in-district-14-debate-as-hernandez-accuses-wahab-of-communications-with-the-taliban (accessed Oct 22, 2026) Housing We were the fastest-growing city in Northern California for a very long time. |
| Elections, ethics & government | |
| Wahab Campaign finance It has really deteriorated our democracy and the individual ability to really advocate for the issues we care about, | Hernandez Campaign finance I am more than happy for folks to see where I have received all my money from, Original: pleasantonweekly.com/election/2026/10/09/tensions-boil-over-in-district-14-debate-as-hernandez-accuses-wahab-of-communications-with-the-taliban (accessed Oct 22, 2026) Campaign finance It’s from neighbors and friends in the Tri-Valley and so on. |
The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
No congressional voting record for: Melissa Hernandez, Aisha Wahab. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.