AIPAC is pouring millions into a California special election - The New Arab
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AIPAC is flooding a California special election with millions — testing whether outside money can block an Arab American candidate before the 2026 midterms.
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Theory Briefing
- AIPAC is pouring millions into a California special election targeting Aisha Wahab, an Arab American candidate, well ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- The Arab American Caucus of California frames the race as a battle over what the seat represents, not just the individual candidate.
- The spending signals a broader strategy to use early, high-dollar intervention to shape which candidates reach competitive general elections.