In 2016, the nonprofit Jersey Promise counted 90 Asian American elected officials in New Jersey — about 1% of the total for all local, county and state offices.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2022.Mirza, Nallapally, Murad, Ansari. Drive around Central Jersey and the names on the campaign signs along the roadways tell the story of a community gaining its voice.
“When it comes to social issues, I don’t think that really becomes too pertinent at the local level,” he added. “We really believe in respectful government, respecting whatever your beliefs are.” Murad has two young children and was drawn to politics by issues concerning young families like hers, including road safety and taxes. As a Muslim American, she says her community needs to learn more about local issues such as school curriculum changes to understand where their values align.
Saad Toor, a 31-year-old private school teacher running for the Bridgewater-Raritan School Board, had his residency questioned when he ran for Bridgewater Council last election cycle. He had voted in Connecticut during the pandemic, even though he was living in New Jersey. Toor also received threats at work that he had to file with the local police.
“Everyone sees that this is an individual that’s not giving up on her family. She’s working with her family, and then representing them and their families and their future generations,” Murad said of herself., a nonpartisan organization launched in 2017 to encourage Desi women to get involved in politics, says that is a common challenge.
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