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Aisha Wahab

California State Senate - District 10

District 10, California

Aisha Wahab is a prominent political figure serving as a member of the California State Senate, representing District 10 since her election in November 2022. As a Democrat, she made history as the first Afghan-American woman elected to the California Legislature and the first Muslim in the Senate. Wahab previously served on the Hayward City Council from 2018 to 2022, where she focused on issues such as economic inequality and affordable housing.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from San Jose State University and an MBA from Cal State East Bay. Wahab's leadership is characterized by her advocacy for marginalized communities, including her efforts to address caste discrimination in California's civil rights laws. Her personal background, having faced significant challenges in her youth, informs her commitment to social justice and community empowerment