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She broke barriers as a woman in politics. Here's why she is leaving office

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August 8, 2023

She broke barriers as a woman in politics. Here's why she is leaving office

Source: North Jersey


She was the first female Muslim mayor in the United States. Then she was the first of two Muslims — both women — elected to the New Jersey State legislature.

Now, Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer, D-Montgomery, has decided that she will not seek reelection after just one term.

Click here to read the full article published by North Jersey on 8 August 2023.

Author
Hannan Adely

She was the first female Muslim mayor in the United States. Then she was the first of two Muslims — both women — elected to the New Jersey State legislature.

Now, Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer, D-Montgomery, has decided that she will not seek reelection after just one term.

Click here to read the full article published by North Jersey on 8 August 2023.

Author
Hannan Adely

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