(Paterson, NJ, 10/24/2025) — CAIR Action NJ, the largest political advocacy Muslim organization in New Jersey, is proud to announce the endorsement of 35 candidates running across the Garden State. Candidates were endorsed based on their responses to our endorsement questionnaire along with their dedication to justice, equity, and public service.
“Building coalitions is how our communities can build political power — not for one group, but for all who seek justice and belonging. For Muslim Americans and other marginalized communities, this work is about transforming solidarity into shared strength,” said Ali Aljarrah, State Lead for CAIR Action NJ. “Through these endorsements, CAIR Action NJ is helping grow a movement of leaders who reflect the courage, conviction, and unity needed to build an ironclad New Jersey — one that stands firm in its commitment to equity and justice for all.”
The following candidates have earned CAIR Action NJ’s endorsement for their alignment with the organization’s advocacy priorities and their demonstrated commitment to equity and justice:
North Jersey Endorsed Candidates
- Guy Citron – State Assembly Legislative District 23
- Chigozie Onemya – State Assembly Legislative District 28
- Katie Brennan – State Assembly Legislative District 32
- Ravi Bhalla – State Assembly Legislative District 32
- Gabriel Rodriguez – State Assembly Legislative District 33
- Larry Wainstein – State Assembly Legislative District 33
- Michael Venezia – State Assembly Legislative District 34
- Carmen Morales – State Assembly Legislative District 34
- Alaa ‘Al’ Abdelaziz – State Assembly Legislative District 35
- Donna Abene – State Assembly Legislative District 39
- Mike Ramaglia – Passaic County Commissioner
- Christina Schratz – Passaic County Commissioner
- Mussab Ali – Jersey City Mayor
- Joel Brooks – Jersey City Council Ward B
- Jake Ephros – Jersey City Council Ward D
- Ibrahim ‘Ibby’ Omar – Paterson City Council Ward 6
- Alicia Holman – East Orange City Council
- Christopher Awe – East Orange City Council
- Tameika Garret-Ward – East Orange City Council
- Joanna Congalton-Hall – Ridgefield City Council
- Noha Sadany – West Orange Board of Education
Central Jersey Endorsed Candidates
- Freshta Taeb – State Assembly Legislative District 12
- Kevin Egan – State Assembly Legislative District 17
- Joseph Danielsen – State Assembly Legislative District 17
- Shepa Uddin – Franklin Township Council Ward 2
- Sarjil Mansuri – Edison Board of Education
- Taha Shaikh – Edison Board of Education
- Zaire Ali – North Brunswick Board of Education
- Habeebah Haqq – Piscataway Board of Education
- Alisha Khan – South Brunswick Board of Education
- Hanif Payak – West Windsor Board of Education
South Jersey Endorsed Candidates
- Carolyn Rush – State Assembly Legislative District 1
- Maureen Rowan – State Assembly Legislative District 2
- Balvir Singh – State Assembly Legislative District 7
- Aysha Hasan – Moorestown Board of Education
CAIR Action NJ encourages voters to learn more about these candidates and to participate in the November general elections.
To view our official list and learn more about CAIR Action NJ, visit: cairaction.org/nj.
CAIR Action NJ is an affiliate of CAIR Action, a 501(c)(4) organization. Our mission is to engage, educate, and mobilize Muslim voters, train emerging leaders, and champion policy priorities that enhance the well-being and representation of Muslim communities.
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CONTACT:
Ali Aljarrah
Senior Advisor. CAIR Action NJ
(973) 303-7300
aaljarrah@cairaction.org
CAIR Action Communications
media@cairaction.org
