A special election was held to complete a former representative's term. Aisha Wahab, a progressive state senator, emerged as the winner. She defeated Melissa Hernandez, who is the president of BART.

Wahab is from the East Bay area. The election was held to fill the term of former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

Further details about the election are available from the source, including the context and circumstances surrounding the special election and the candidates involved.