Alaa Abdelaziz is an American Democratic Party politician who represents the 35th Legislative District in the

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since January 2025. Abdelaziz was selected to fill the vacancy following

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's resignation to join the

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in 2025. He previously served on the Paterson City Council.

Political career

Paterson City Council

New Jersey General Assembly

Abdelaziz was selected in a special election convention to fill the vacancy following

's resignation, defeating

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mayor Mohamed Khairullah with 128 to 31 delegate votes. He is the first

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to serve in the chamber. Abdelaziz serves in the Assembly on the Education; Higher Education; and Housing committees.Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz (D)

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. Accessed February 6, 2025.

Electoral history

References

External links

Legislative webpage
{{DEFAULTSORT:Abdelaziz, Al Living people Democratic Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly New Jersey city council members Politicians from Paterson, New Jersey

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American politicians of Palestinian descent

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