WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Indivisible announced its endorsement of Aisha Wahab in the Democratic primary in California’s 14th congressional district. This endorsement comes after Indivisible Tri-Valley and Indivisible East Bay endorsed Aisha Wahab and nominated her for national endorsement. Aisha Wahab is running for office in a time when democracy is under attack and the old playbook is no longer enough to meet the moment. As authoritarians target our communities, undermine our freedoms, and threaten the foundations of our democracy, voters are demanding a Democratic Party willing to fight back with urgency, clarity, and courage. That demand is shaping the future of the party — and it starts in the primaries.
“Aisha Wahab has built her career fighting for working people in California throughout all levels of local and statewide public office and has built a campaign fueled by grassroots support. And her record demonstrates a commitment to actual constituents rather than maintaining the status quo. As the first Afghan-American elected to the California State Legislature, she has delivered real results for her constituents from capping the cost of copays for insulin to pushing for affordable housing in her state senate district. At a time when too many families are being squeezed, Aisha has the record, the vision, and the work ethic to continue fighting for Californians.
“Meanwhile, her opponent, Melissa Hernandez, has continued to accept campaign contributions from special interests and other rich donors. While Hernandez is accountable to her donors, Aisha will be accountable to the people of California’s 14th congressional district. Indivisible is proud to stand with Aisha as she fights to bring meaningful representation to the Bay area,” said Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director of Indivisible.
“Swalwell’s scandal and consequent resignation left a deep scar on our district and deepened distrust for elected officials. To heal our district and regain voters’ confidence we need a representative who loves the district and serves to fight for the people. Dr. Aisha Wahab’s record as a community organizer, a Hayward city council member, and a state senator shows her passion to do the right thing no matter how hard they are. Electing her will show our diverse communities that the American dream is not dead and worth fighting for,” said Kyoko Takayama, Co-Founder of Indivisible Tri-Valley.
Indivisible endorsements start and end with the grassroots. Indivisible National is only endorsing candidates who are first endorsed by a local Indivisible group, and who receive supermajority support of Indivisible members in the district/state. No candidate who receives campaign donations from AIPAC, crypto, or the other funders of fascism is eligible for an Indivisible endorsement. All endorsed candidates represent a break with failed, status quo Democratic Party leadership and commit to driving toward a true opposition party in 2026 and beyond.
Indivisible Tri-Valley and Indivisible East Bay formally endorsed Aisha Wahab and recommended her to Indivisible for our national endorsement.
Indivisible’s 2026 Primary Program
Last November, after Senate Democrats’ surrendered and voted to end the 41-day government shutdown without securing any commitments to lower health care costs or protect working families, Indivisible announced its largest primary program in the movement’s history. This program aims to turn the page on the failed leadership of Democrats like Senator Schumer, and identify and support fighters who will challenge feckless incumbents — to fight, not fold, in the face of fascism.
Indivisible is endorsing Aisha Wahab in the CA-14 Congressional special election today. Previously this cycle, Indivisible has endorsed:
- Jarrett Keohokalole in the HI-01 Congressional race
- Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race
- Will Lawrence and Donovan McKinney in the MI-07 and MI-13 Congressional races
- Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier in the NY-10 and NY-13 Congressional races
- Justin J. Pearson in the TN-09 Congressional race
- Julia Gonzales in the Colorado Senate race
- Peggy Flanagan in the Minnesota Senate race
- Dr. Jasmine Clark in the GA-13 Congressional race
- Robert Peters in the IL-02 Congressional race
- Analilia Mejia in the NJ-11 Congressional race
- Randy Villegas in the CA-22 Congressional race
Indivisible will continue to work with local groups to support additional candidates in competitive primaries across the country. In the coming months, Indivisible will direct its network of activists, volunteers, and resources to help these endorsed candidates win their primaries, scaling phone banks, text programs, and canvassing efforts to unprecedented levels for the 2026 cycle.
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Indivisible Action (PAC) channels grassroots energy into electing progressive candidates who will work towards an inclusive democracy that provides for the needs of all people. Indivisible Action provides tools, training and strategic guidance to local Indivisible groups as they flex their electoral power. Indivisible Action also makes its own endorsements of federal and gubernatorial candidates, grounded in endorsements made by local Indivisible activists.