- See Aisha Wahab's sponsored bills →Aisha WahabDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified$421K raised
- Melissa HernandezDemocratic✓ Verified$2.1M raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Melissa Hernandez supports reducing costs for housing, healthcare, and childcare while protecting Social Security and Medicare, and prioritizes small business growth to strengthen the economy 12. She also emphasizes building trust between residents and law enforcement through fair policing and community partnerships 7. Aisha Wahab supports cracking down on corporate greed, breaking up monopolies, banning junk fees, and protecting Social Security and other benefits to make life affordable, and voted yea on H.R. 8278 to foster technology in regulatory supervision 34. She also leads efforts for a cleaner environment and voted yea on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 1112.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.
| Issue | Aisha WahabDemocratic | Melissa HernandezDemocratic |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Wahab supports cracking down on corporate greed, breaking up monopolies, banning junk fees, and protecting Social Security and other benefits to make life affordable. Aisha Wahab votes yea on H.R. 8278 to foster the use of technology in regulatory supervision. | Hernandez supports driving down costs of housing, healthcare, and childcare, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and prioritizing small business growth to strengthen the local economy. Hernandez says she will continue to focus on lowering costs for East Bay families if elected. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Melissa Hernandez supports reducing costs for housing, healthcare, and childcare, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and prioritizing small business growth to strengthen the local economy 1. She also emphasizes continuing to focus on lowering costs for East Bay families if elected 2. Aisha Wahab supports cracking down on corporate greed, breaking up monopolies, banning junk fees, and protecting Social Security and other benefits to make life affordable 3. Wahab voted yea on H.R. 8278, which fosters the use of technology in regulatory supervision 4. | ||
| Healthcare | Wahab supports lowering premiums, deductibles, prescription drug prices, and out-of-pocket costs while moving toward universal, affordable healthcare and protecting Medicare and Medi-Cal. | Hernandez prioritizes patient health and preventative care, lowering prescription drug costs, protecting and expanding Medicare, restoring insurance subsidies, and supporting reproductive healthcare and freedom. |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: Melissa Hernandez prioritizes patient health and preventative care, aims to lower prescription drug costs, protect and expand Medicare, restore insurance subsidies, and support reproductive healthcare and freedom 1. Aisha Wahab supports lowering premiums, deductibles, prescription drug prices, and out-of-pocket costs, while moving toward universal, affordable healthcare and protecting Medicare and Medi-Cal 2. | ||
| Immigration | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Hernandez supports fundamental reform of ICE, a real pathway to citizenship for DREAMers and undocumented immigrants, smart border security, and regional cooperation to address root causes of migration. |
| Public Safety & Crime | Wahab partners with law enforcement to prioritize public safety and has led efforts to build a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations. Aisha Wahab votes yea on H.R. 2978, the GUARD Act, supporting public safety measures. | Hernandez emphasizes building trust between residents and law enforcement by supporting fair and effective policing and community partnerships to enhance safety. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Melissa Hernandez emphasizes building trust between residents and law enforcement by supporting fair and effective policing and community partnerships to enhance safety 1. Aisha Wahab partners with law enforcement to prioritize public safety and has led efforts to build a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations 2. She also voted yea on H.R. 2978, the GUARD Act, supporting public safety measures 3. | ||
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Wahab protects funding for food, healthcare, and public education, emphasizing dignity and opportunity should not be out of reach. Aisha Wahab votes yea on H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Energy & Environment | Wahab leads efforts to build a cleaner, healthier environment for the next generation. Aisha Wahab votes nay on disapproving EPA pollution standards and yea on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025. | Hernandez supports transitioning to renewable energy, restoring the Inflation Reduction Act, and making decarbonization accessible for low-income Americans. |
| Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Melissa Hernandez supports transitioning to renewable energy, restoring the Inflation Reduction Act, and making decarbonization accessible for low-income Americans 1. Aisha Wahab leads efforts to build a cleaner, healthier environment for the next generation and votes nay on disapproving EPA pollution standards while voting yea on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 23. | ||
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Wahab criticizes endless wars and leaders who mislead the public, emphasizing the need to protect democracy and rights. Aisha Wahab votes yea on H.Con.Res. 93 to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |