# East Bay Special Election Today

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-06-16T20:13:17+00:00
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## Resource

Today’s special election in California’s 14th District—once held by Eric Swalwell—is heating up as voters choose a Democrat to fill the seat temporarily. With 11 candidates on the ballot, top Democratic contenders Aisha Wahab (housing reform) and Melissa Hernandez (BART and mayor experience) are vying for the win. Republicans Wendy Huang and Dena Maldonado are also in the race. If any candidate gets over 50% today, they win outright and serve the rest of Swalwell’s term; otherwise, the top two advance to a runoff August 18. Notably, Wahab and Hernandez already won the June regular primary and are headed to the November general election—but a win here gives them a head start. Swalwell stepped down amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate messages, choosing to resign rather than face further scrutiny. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/63392f06087d76f2

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