Democrats rally behind progressive Aisha Wahab after win in California special election – US politics live

First Muslim woman and Afghan American elected to California legislature held lead throughout race over main opponent Melissa Hernandez Sign up for the US Breaking News email Donald Trump is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and set to deliver some remarks in support of Republican fill-in senator Darline Graham .

Earlier this week, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham said during a debate that she was “not that informed on national security” – a statement that she repeated even as gasps and boos rolled through the venue.

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