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California lawmaker Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan-American elected to US Congress

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Times Bay AreaPublished August 21, 2026Updated August 21, 2026English

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California lawmaker Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan-American elected to US Congress
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California lawmaker Aisha Wahab has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Afghan-American elected to the United States Congress.

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