Mohamed Khairullah

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Mohamed Khairullah

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 4, 2024

Education

Graduate

Montclair State University, 2005

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Islam

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Public servant

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Mohamed Khairullah (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.

Khairullah completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2024

See also: New Jersey's 9th Congressional District election, 2024

New Jersey's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)

New Jersey's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 9

Nellie Pou defeated Billy Prempeh, Benjamin Taylor, and Bruno Pereira in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 9 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nellie Pou (D)	50.8	130,514
		Billy Prempeh (R)	45.9	117,939
		Benjamin Taylor (G)	2.0	5,027
		Bruno Pereira (L)	1.4	3,533

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 257,013
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bill Pascrell (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 9

Incumbent Bill Pascrell defeated Mohamed Khairullah in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 9 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill Pascrell	76.1	26,514
		Mohamed Khairullah	23.9	8,328

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,842
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• William Henry (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 9

Billy Prempeh defeated Hector Castillo in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 9 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Prempeh	72.6	11,504
		Hector Castillo	27.4	4,352

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,856
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Vincent Micco (R)

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mohamed Khairullah completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Khairullah'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 have been the mayor of Prospect Park for 18 years, I have been an educator and public official for 20+ years, and I am an Arab American of the Muslim faith with a deep commitment to reform in Washington.

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?

• Less Intrusive Foreign Policy
• Immigration Justice
• Increased Economic Opportunity Locally

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Immigration, Foreign Policy, Tax Policy, Municipal Matters, and Freedom of Speech.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My father and mother for the courage they had bringing me here.

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

My philosophy has been formed by my faith and my 18+ years of experience as Mayor of Prospect Park, I would say you look at my platform as I can't find a piece of media which represents me better then my own words.

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

Kindness, Inclusiveness, and Straightforwardness.

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

integrity, honesty, and I maintain a temperate disposition

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

To uphold the will of their people, to foster an environment for debate, and to hold true our founding principles of liberty and justice for all.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to blaze a trail for future Arab Americans in the district

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My work-life balance has been heard to mange but I made adjustments.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It's the people's chamber, the more representative of any branch of government.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, but some function fine without it, it is a matter of integrity and work ethic, having prior experience builds that but it isn't the be all end all.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our failing foreign policy, increased burden of debt, and our immigration system which is vastly out of touch with the times. America needs a different approach, now more than ever

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No 3-4 years, but realistically not enough people are dissatisfied with the constant elections, so I think the current system is the least of America's concerns.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I would support it depending upon the arrangement and how the bill looks.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Keith Ellison, Rashida Talib, Donald Payne Sr. and Jr., and David Bonior

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes, I've heard from multiple people about the impact that U.S. policy towards Israel has had on their family abroad. Without giving too much personal information away, these stories horrify and motivate me to make change.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Desirable is a no, but it's part of how the system functions and a necessary one at that.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

We need to decrease our debt and I will work to lessen the burden that foreign aid for offensive purposes has done well also working to root out inefficiency in our government.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

To maintain the integrity of the executive, legislative, and judicial offices, and put an end to the endless corruption we are seeing through an aggressive approach to anti-corruption.

What committees interest you?

foreign affairs, ways and means, budget, and homeland security

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I stand for it 100%, this campaign is about holding people to account.

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Mohamed Khairullah campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House New Jersey District 9	Lost primary	$404,620	$394,471
Grand total			$404,620	$394,471
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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Footnotes

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New Jersey's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Cory Booker (D)

Andrew Kim (D)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Norcross (D)

District 2

Jeff Van Drew (R)

District 3

Herbert Conaway (D)

District 4

Chris Smith (R)

District 5

Josh Gottheimer (D)

District 6

Frank Pallone (D)

District 7

Thomas Kean (R)

District 8

Robert Menendez (D)

District 9

Nellie Pou (D)

District 10

LaMonica McIver (D)

District 11

Mikie Sherrill (D)

District 12

Bonnie Coleman (D)

Democratic Party (11)

Republican Party (3)