Wahab Wins the East Bay Special; November Rematch Is Set

Today’s lead: Aisha Wahab won California’s 14th District special election 53%-47%, but outside spending narrowed a 26-point June margin and set up a November rematch.

Also tracking: JD Vance’s $5 million fundraiser inside Tucker Carlson’s donor network, an unanswered Jewish-employee warning at Vox Media, and a CUNY disclosure settlement that gives an SJP divestment campaign a new opening.

In the wire: Ed Markey foregrounds votes against Israel arms sales, a New Hampshire campaign attacks pro-Israel donor support, and Israel policy recedes in Alaska’s Senate contest.