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Ako Abdul-Samad
| Ako Abdul-Samad | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Author | |
| Religion | Muslim | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Abdul-Samad is the author of "A Deeper Truth, Revelations of the Soul." He has been 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 is a member of the Black Panther Party - Des Moines Chapter, Vice President of the Center for the Study and Application of Black Economic Development of the International Civil Rights Solidarity Movement, Founder/President of the National African-American Islamic Association, and Co-Founder/Coordinator of the Young Men's Christian Association Downtown Teen Program.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Abdul-Samad served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Abdul-Samad served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Abdul-Samad served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Abdul-Samad ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 35. Abdul-Samad ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Terrance Williams in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 35, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ako Abdul-Samad Incumbent |
73.4% | 7,508 | |
| Republican | Terrance Williams | 26.6% | 2,727 | |
| Total Votes | 10,235 | |||
2010
Abdul-Samad won re-election to the 66th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. In the June 8th primary election, Abdul-Samad defeated Democratic primary opponent Clair E. Rudison, Jr. by a margin of 912 to 306. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 66 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ako Abdul-Samad (D)
|
4,646 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Abdul-Samad was re-elected to the 66th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Chis Moeller (Green). [5] Abdul-Samad raised $21,695 for his campaign, while Moeller raised $1,501. [6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 66 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ako Abdul-Samad (D)
|
6,734 | |||
| Chris Moeller (G) | 1,889 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Abdul-Samad collected $24,699 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[7]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ako Abdul-Samad's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Dental Association | $3,000 |
| AFSCME Iowa Council 61 | $2,092 |
| Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades Council | $1,250 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $1,000 |
| Glaxosmithkline | $800 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,699 |
2008
In 2008 Abdul-Samad collected $21,695 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Dental Association | $3,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $1,500 |
| Tinker, Phyllis M. | $1,500 |
| Great Plains Laborers District Council | $1,300 |
Recent news
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- The Register's Editorial: It's time for Iowa to address racial disparity in ... - Shreveport Times
- Your Students, Your Schools -- Des Moines south - DesMoinesRegister.com
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External links
- Ako Abdul-Samad's Personal Website
- Ako Abdul-Samad's Official Website
- Ako Abdul-Samad on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Ako Abdul-Samad on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Abdul-Samad
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Official Iowa House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election results
- ↑ Iowa House of Reps., 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ 2010 Contributions to Iowa House candidates
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Ako Abdul-Samad
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kraig Paulsen (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 35 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 66 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Art Staed (D) |
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