Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan American elected to US Congress
According to NBC News, Aisha Wahab has secured over 53% of the vote, making her the first Afghan American elected to the US Congress.
The Business Standard21 August 2026, 1:00 PM1 readsAMP
Aisha Wahab has made history by becoming the first Afghan American to be elected to the US Congress. Data from NBC News indicates that with 95% of the ballots counted, Wahab has secured more than 53% of the vote. Her opponent, Hernandez, trailed with approximately 47% of the vote.
