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Mustafa Abdall (Rockford Township Trustee Board At-large (Winnebago County), Illinois, candidate 2025)
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Mustafa Abdall (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Rockford Township Trustee Board At-large (Winnebago County) in Illinois. He was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on February 25, 2025.[source]
Abdall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Mustafa Abdall provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 10, 2025:
- Birth date: August 10, 1973
- Bachelor's: University of Baghdad
- Graduate: Capella University
- Graduate: Northern Illinois University
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Business Owner and President
- Incumbent officeholder: Yes
- Campaign slogan: “IMPOSSIBLE” simply means “I Make it Possible”
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
General election for Rockford Township Trustee Board At-large (Winnebago County) (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Rockford Township Trustee Board At-large (Winnebago County) on April 1, 2025.
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| Tami L. Goral (D) | ||
| Simon McNamara (D) | ||
| Kylee D. Miller (D) | ||
| L.C. Wilson (D) | ||
| Gingr Haas (R) | ||
| Frank Manzullo (R) | ||
| Eli Nocolosi (R) | ||
| Michael E. O'Toole (R) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rockford Township Trustee Board At-large (Winnebago County) (4 seats)
Mustafa Abdall, Tami L. Goral, Simon McNamara, Kylee D. Miller, and L.C. Wilson ran in the Democratic primary for Rockford Township Trustee Board At-large (Winnebago County) on February 25, 2025.
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Election results
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Abdall in this election.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mustafa Abdall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Abdall's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Mustafa’s career spans continents, taking him across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Russia. In Rockford, his contributions include roles as an International Student Recruiter for Rockford University and Solex College, a Family Support Specialist, a Bilingual Tutor, and an ESL Teacher in Rockford Public Schools. He also served as a Community DIEB Manager with the Rockford Park District, focusing on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. Mustafa is also an entrepreneur and community advocate, leading several business initiatives and non-profits.
In the political realm, Mustafa serves as a Rockford Township Trustee and the 3rd Vice President of the Democratic Party, working to represent and uplift the community he loves. At home, Mustafa’s life is enriched by his loving wife, Sahar, and their two children, Fatma and Hamza.- As the first elected Arab-American to serve on the Rockford Township Board, I’m honored to represent our community and bring diverse perspectives to the table.
- Since taking office, I’ve worked to ensure that Rockford Township remains a place where everyone feels heard and supported.
- My campaign is about continuing to work—building stronger connections, fostering transparency, and ensuring our community thrives.
Additionally, collaboration and open communication are vital. Creating solutions that reflect the collective voice of the community is pivotal in making meaningful change.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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