Aisha Wahab
- Senate: 2022-present
Bio
Aisha Wahab, 39, was the first Afghan American elected to public office in the United States when she became a member of the Hayward City Council in 2018. As a child, she was placed in the Bay Area foster care system after her father was murdered and her mother died. When she was elected to the Senate in 2022, she became the first Muslim and first Afghan to join the chamber. In her first term, she advocated for California to include caste discrimination under the state’s civil rights act. Gov. Newsom vetoed the bill, saying existing laws already prohibit such discrimination. She has a degree from Cal State San Jose.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 49 bills: 30 passed, 3 failed, and 16 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | $51.49 | Dec 4, 2022 | New Member Reception |
| Women in California Leadership (WiCL) | $46.01 | Dec 5, 2022 | 2 office plants and 2 pins |
| Senator Bill Dodd | $45 | Dec 5, 2022 | wine bottle |
| Senator Josh Becker | $36.4 | Dec 4, 2022 | wine bottle and cookies |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $19.15 | Dec 4, 2022 | leather bound notebook |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 99th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | $101.42 | Feb 7, 2023 | Caucus Policy retreat |
| California Democratic Party | $101.42 | Feb 7, 2023 | Caucus Budget Retreat |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $91.25 | Feb 7, 2023 | Jacket |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $91.25 | Feb 7, 2023 | Jacket |
| California Democratic Party | $82.72 | Jan 24, 2023 | Caucus Budget retreat |
| California Democratic Party | $82.72 | Jan 24, 2023 | Caucus Budget retreat |
| Women Forward | $48.74 | Mar 7, 2023 | Lapel pins |
| California Democratic Party | $48.74 | Feb 8, 2023 | Caucus Policy Retreat |
| California Democratic Party | $48.74 | Feb 8, 2023 | Caucus Budget Retreat |
| Women Forward | $48.74 | Mar 7, 2023 | Lapel Pins |
| Rona Popal | $45 | Mar 27, 2023 | Flower Basket |
| Rona Popal | $45 | Mar 27, 2023 | Flower Basket |
| San Jose Fire Fighters Local 230 | $44.57 | May 2, 2023 | T-Shirt |
| San Jose Fire Fighters Local 230 | $44.57 | May 2, 2023 | T-shirt |
| San Francisco 49ers | $30.08 | Nov 27, 2023 | Food & Beverage |
| San Francisco 49ers | $30.08 | Nov 27, 2023 | Food and Beverage |
| Re-Elect Shannon Grove for Senate | $30 | Feb 14, 2023 | Box of Cookies |
| Re-Elect Shannon Grove for Senate | $30 | Feb 14, 2023 | Box of Cookies |
| Northern California Carpenters Union | $30 | Mar 15, 2023 | Cup & Sunglasses |
| Northern California Carpenters Union | $30 | Mar 15, 2023 | Cup & Sunglasses |
| Evan Low for Assembly 2024 | $25 | Feb 14, 2023 | Flowers |
| Evan Low for Assembly 2024 | $25 | Feb 14, 2023 | Flowers |
| Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus | $24.88 | Feb 14, 2023 | Book |
| Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus | $24.88 | Feb 14, 2023 | Book |
| Devon Mathis for Assembly 2024 | $22 | Jan 3, 2023 | Box of Chocolates |
| Devon Mathis for Assembly 2024 | $22 | Jan 3, 2023 | box of chocolates |
| Iranian American Democrats of California | $20 | Mar 22, 2023 | Box of chocolates |
| Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua | $20 | Jul 12, 2023 | Wine Bottle |
| Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua | $20 | Jul 12, 2023 | Wine Bottle |
| Iranian American Democrats of California | $20 | Mar 22, 2023 | box of chocolates |
| Senator Nancy Skinner | $15.45 | Apr 17, 2023 | Her Story Lapel Pin |
| Senator Nancy Skinner | $15.45 | Apr 17, 2023 | Her Story Lapel Pin |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $14.07 | Apr 14, 2023 | Bracelet |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $14.07 | Apr 14, 2023 | Bracelet |
| CA School of the Deaf | $14.07 | Dec 12, 2023 | Reusable Water Bottle |
| CA School of the Deaf | $14.07 | Dec 12, 2023 | Reusable Water Bottle |
| Re-Elect Mike McGuire for State Senate | $12 | Mar 15, 2023 | Box of Cookies |
| Re-Elect Mike McGuire for State Senate | $12 | Mar 15, 2023 | Box of Cookies |
| Susan Rubio for Senate 2026 | $12 | Mar 22, 2023 | RBG inspired necklace |
| Susan Rubio for Senate 2026 | $12 | Mar 22, 2023 | RBG Inspired Necklace |
| Re-Elect Stephanie Nguyen for Assembly | $12 | Mar 14, 2023 | Apple Pie |
| Re-Elect Stephanie Nguyen for Assembly | $12 | Mar 14, 2023 | Apple Pie |
| California Floral Association | $10 | Mar 22, 2023 | Flower Bouquet |
| CA School of the Deaf | $10 | Dec 12, 2023 | T-Shirt |
| CA School of the Deaf | $10 | Dec 12, 2023 | TShirt |
| CA Women for Agriculture | $10 | May 22, 2023 | Box of Pistachios |
| CA Women for Agriculture | $10 | May 22, 2023 | Box of Pistachios |
| California Floral Association | $10 | Mar 22, 2023 | Flower Bouquet |
| Koreatown Youth Community Center | $8.44 | Aug 17, 2023 | Kimchi Jar |
| Koreatown Youth Community Center | $8.44 | Aug 17, 2023 | Kimchi Jar |
| CA School of the Deaf | $6.99 | Dec 12, 2023 | Notebook |
| CA School of the Deaf | $6.99 | Dec 12, 2023 | Notebook |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 87th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Democratic Party | $180.93 | Aug 7, 2024 | Departing Members Dinner |
| Bill Dodd for Lieutenant Governor | $168.05 | Dec 1, 2024 | New Members Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $139.52 | Feb 27, 2024 | Policy Retreat Day 1 |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | Vice President Reception |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | $46.19 | Aug 5, 2024 | Bouquet flowers |
| California Association of Nonprofits | $46.19 | Jun 20, 2024 | Awardee Lunch |
| Disney | $43.48 | Apr 12, 2024 | Lunch tour |
| Senator Bill Dodd | $40 | Oct 30, 2024 | Wine bottle |
| California Democratic Party | $38.4 | Feb 28, 2024 | Policy Retreat Day 2 |
| Corey Jackson for Assembly | $35 | Jan 11, 2024 | Birthday Box |
| Nancy Skinner for Treasurer | $30 | Jan 11, 2024 | Box of chocolates |
| California Democratic Party | $25.66 | Apr 9, 2024 | Caucus Lunch |
| Bay Area Community Health | $24.95 | Aug 8, 2024 | Box of Chocolates |
| Santa Clara Sister Cities Association | $20 | Nov 18, 2024 | Eisenhower coin |
| Maria Durazo for State Senate | $19.95 | Jun 17, 2024 | Book |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation | $17.65 | May 13, 2024 | Rice Bowl |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $16.23 | Jun 3, 2024 | Keychain |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $15 | May 6, 2024 | Cesar Chavez Print |
| Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh for State Senate | $15 | Feb 5, 2024 | Small pot of Orchids |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation | $13.14 | Feb 12, 2024 | Pachira Plant |
| Lola Smallwood Cuevas for Senate | $12 | Feb 5, 2024 | Bag of Cookies |
| Friends of Children with Special Needs | $10.63 | Oct 19, 2024 | Dessert box |
| Dave Min for State Senate | $8.68 | Aug 5, 2024 | Jar of Kimchi |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $8.5 | Feb 8, 2024 | T-Shirt |
| Alvardo Gil for Senate | $8 | May 30, 2024 | Book |
| Catherine Blakespear for State Senate | $6.01 | Jul 2, 2024 | Flag Lapel Pin |
| Lena Gonzalez for Senate | $4 | Apr 18, 2024 | Handmade Silk |
| Caroline Menjivar for Senate | $3.17 | May 24, 2024 | Red poppy flower pin |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $2.25 | May 6, 2024 | Framed Photo |
| Roger Niello for Senate | $1.38 | Mar 11, 2024 | Candy bracelet |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 79th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Kaiser Permanente - Northern California Region | $10,000 | Nov 1, 2023 | Provide free turkeys to individuals & families throughout the district that can't afford them. |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Women in California Leadership raises funds for scholarships for women attending college |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Women in California Leadership raises funds for scholarships for women attending college |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 39th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Kaiser Permanente - Northern California Region | $10,000 | Aug 22, 2024 | Provide free turkeys to individuals and families in need throughout our district (SD-10) |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Women in California Leadership raises funds for scholarships for women attending college |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Women in California Leadership raises funds for scholarships for women attending college |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 55th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Kaiser Permanente - Northern California Region | $10,000 | Sep 25, 2025 | Provide free turkeys to individuals & families throughout the district that can't afford them. |
| Fremont Bank Foundation | $5,000 | Oct 17, 2025 | Provide free turkeys to individuals & families throughout the district that can't afford them. |
| DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company LLC | $5,000 | Nov 12, 2025 | Provide free turkeys to individuals & families throughout the district that can't afford them. |
| Meta Platforms (c/o Sage Strategies) | $5,000 | Dec 23, 2025 | Donation for district turkey drive |
| Sutter Health | $5,000 | Dec 29, 2025 | Support for district turkey drive |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Women in California Leadership raising funds to support women in college |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Women in California Leadership raising funds to support women in college |
| Kaiser Permanente - Northern California Region | $2,500 | Sep 24, 2025 | Provide free turkeys to individuals & families throughout the district that can't afford them. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 53rd highest for the amount of behests received.
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Previous Election (2022):