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Early returns showed state Sen. Aisha Wahab leading in early primary election results for an East Bay Congressional seat covering a wide swath of Alameda County.<\/p>\n

Wahab had about 36% percent of the initial votes counted thus far in the crowded race to fill the currently vacant seat, which was previously held by Eric Swalwell. The top two finishers in the race will advance to the general election in November.<\/p>\n

Read more What\u2019s the Election Vibe at Bay Area Polling Places on California Primary Day?<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI think the voters spoke very loudly,\u201d Wahab said Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n

Wahab was well ahead of Democrat Melissa Hernandez, with about 16% of the initial vote, and Republican Wendy Huang, with about 15%.<\/p>\n

Read more Election Day Is Here. From Governor to LA Mayor, These Are the Races to Watch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Read more California Governor Race: Becerra, Hilton Lead Early With Millions of Votes to Be Counted<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Disgraced Rep. 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