Ako Abdul-Samad is running for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 35. Abdul-Samad has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2007.
According to Ballotpedia, “Abdul-Samad’s professional experience includes writing A Deeper Truth, Revelations of the Soul and working as Chief Executive Officer/Founder of Creative Visions Human Development Center, Vice President of KUCB Radio, Writer/Co-Producer of Teen Talk, Writer/Producer/Director of Understanding Islam and a photographer.”
Abdul-Samad, like many of the muslims running for office, endorsed Bernie Sanders for President.
Abdul-Samad will face Calvetta Williams in the Democratic primary election on June 2, 2020. According to Ballotpedia, there are no republican candidates running for this seat.
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