Maher Aurang Zeb

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Maher Aurang Zeb

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Elections and appointments

Last election

May 6, 2025

Education

Graduate

Murray College Sialkot, 1990

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Religion

Islam

Profession

Business

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Maher Aurang Zeb ran for election for an at-large seat of the Lincoln City Council in Nebraska. He lost in the general election on May 6, 2025.

Zeb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Maher Aurang Zeb earned a graduate degree from Murray College Sialkot in 1990. His career experience includes working in business.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Lincoln, Nebraska (2025)

General election

General election for Lincoln City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Lincoln City Council At-large on May 6, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sändra Washington (Nonpartisan)	21.2	27,819
✔		Tom Beckius (Nonpartisan)	20.9	27,410
✔		Bennie Shobe (Nonpartisan)	19.7	25,831
	Submit photo	Stan Parker (Nonpartisan)	16.1	21,193
	Submit photo	Jerry Shoecraft (Nonpartisan)	15.8	20,701
		Maher Aurang Zeb (Nonpartisan)	6.1	8,056
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	325

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 131,335
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lincoln City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Lincoln City Council At-large on April 8, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sändra Washington (Nonpartisan)	18.6	22,495
✔		Tom Beckius (Nonpartisan)	18.0	21,787
✔		Bennie Shobe (Nonpartisan)	16.6	20,085
✔	Submit photo	Jerry Shoecraft (Nonpartisan)	15.9	19,269
✔	Submit photo	Stan Parker (Nonpartisan)	15.1	18,311
✔		Maher Aurang Zeb (Nonpartisan)	5.5	6,666
	Submit photo	Elina Newman (Nonpartisan)	5.1	6,154
	Submit photo	Rene Carrillo (Nonpartisan)	2.6	3,198
	Submit photo	Maghie Miller-Jenkins (Nonpartisan)	2.3	2,777
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	204

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 120,946
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Zeb in this election.

2024

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Nebraska State Senate District 25

Incumbent Carolyn Bosn defeated Nicki Behmer-Popp in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 25 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carolyn Bosn (Nonpartisan)	53.0	12,707
		Nicki Behmer-Popp (Nonpartisan)	47.0	11,264

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,971
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 25

Incumbent Carolyn Bosn and Nicki Behmer-Popp defeated Maher Aurang Zeb in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 25 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carolyn Bosn (Nonpartisan)	55.3	5,968
✔		Nicki Behmer-Popp (Nonpartisan)	41.7	4,500
		Maher Aurang Zeb (Nonpartisan)	2.9	315

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,783
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Zeb in this election.

2021

See also: City elections in Lincoln, Nebraska (2021)

General election

General election for Lincoln City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Lincoln City Council At-large on May 4, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sändra Washington (Nonpartisan)	18.3	27,603
✔		Tom Beckius (Nonpartisan)	17.7	26,612
✔		Bennie Shobe (Nonpartisan)	17.6	26,463
		Roy Christensen (Nonpartisan)	16.7	25,164
	Submit photo	Mary Hilton (Nonpartisan)	16.5	24,880
	Submit photo	Eric Burling (Nonpartisan)	13.1	19,746
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	243

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 150,711
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lincoln City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Lincoln City Council At-large on April 6, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sändra Washington (Nonpartisan)	16.4	20,853
✔		Bennie Shobe (Nonpartisan)	15.6	19,802
✔		Roy Christensen (Nonpartisan)	15.4	19,555
✔	Submit photo	Mary Hilton (Nonpartisan)	15.1	19,200
✔		Tom Beckius (Nonpartisan)	13.9	17,658
✔	Submit photo	Eric Burling (Nonpartisan)	9.4	11,893
		Maggie Mae Squires (Nonpartisan)	4.5	5,695
	Submit photo	Elina Newman (Nonpartisan)	2.9	3,709
		Maher Aurang Zeb (Nonpartisan)	1.8	2,259
	Submit photo	Joseph Swanson (Nonpartisan)	1.7	2,223
	Submit photo	Peter Kolozsy (Nonpartisan)	1.7	2,167
	Submit photo	Trevor Reilly (Nonpartisan)	1.5	1,970
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	178

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 127,162
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2019

See also: City elections in Lincoln, Nebraska (2019)

General election

General election for Lincoln Airport Authority

Incumbent Nick Cusick defeated Maher Aurang Zeb in the general election for Lincoln Airport Authority on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Nick Cusick (Nonpartisan)	66.0	31,240
		Maher Aurang Zeb (Nonpartisan)	33.2	15,709
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	384

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,333
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lincoln Airport Authority

Incumbent Nick Cusick and Maher Aurang Zeb advanced from the primary for Lincoln Airport Authority on April 9, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Nick Cusick (Nonpartisan)	72.9	28,105
✔		Maher Aurang Zeb (Nonpartisan)	25.8	9,952
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	480

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,537 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Maher Aurang Zeb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zeb's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm aurang zeb, I'm migrated from Pakistan from 25 years, I'm American pakistani, I'm business owner

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Affordable housing
• Public health and safety
• Affordable Tex and business friendly environment

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about sustainable development, local economic growth, and improving public infrastructure to enhance quality of life in Lincoln.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Shapes local policy, controls city budget, zoning and development authority, bridge state and local government, ensure public accountability

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I recommend book the death and life of great American cities by Jane Jacobs, Urban planning & community driven policy
Essay, what is government for? By John Stuart mill where principles of representative Government.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, accountability, community engagement, fiscal responsibility, vision, public safety, infrastructure focus

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity, strong decision making, community focus, financial responsibility and collaboration skills as working across different perspective for the city best interests.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Policy making, budget oversight, public safety and infrastructure, economic growth development, zoning and land use, collaboration as working with local state and federal officials

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Yes, utility oversight, public health authority, tax incentives and development grants, appointments to board and commissions , annexation power

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes Previous experience is beneficial but it's not essential, most matter is that understand local issues, leadership and decision making, community engagement and collaboration skills etc.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The most helpful expertise are public policy and law, budget and finance, urban planning and infrastructure, community engagement and business & economic development.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

Creates local laws, control city budget, oversees city department, managing growth and zoning and represent residents serve as the voice of community in government decisions.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

It's essential for public trust, I would support open budgeting, ethical oversight, public engagement, data transparency and performance audits.

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2024

Maher Aurang Zeb did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Maher Aurang Zeb did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Maher Aurang Zeb did not complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Maher Aurang Zeb campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Nebraska State Senate District 25	Lost primary	$0	$0
Grand total			$0	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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