Muslim man seeks re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives

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.

By Deplorable Kel

Support my work here

Follow me on: Facebook, Twitter, Gab, MeWe

RELATED ARTICLES:

Muslims Running in 2020 U.S. Elections (List by State)

Muslims Elected in 2018 General Elections (List by State)

Muslims Elected In 2019 U.S. Elections (List by State)

Muslim groups aim to get 5,000 muslims to run for office in 2020

Organizations aimed at getting more Muslims elected in the United States Government

Muslim Groups Spend 18 Million Dollars On U.S. Elections