Awais Qazi Archives - New Jersey Globe

Pintor-Marin, Speight win in 29th

June 4, 2019 8:01 pmJune 3, 2019 10:54 pm

The New Jersey Globe is calling the Democratic primary for State Assembly in the 29th district for incumbents Eliana Pintor Marin (D-Newark) and Shanique Speight (D-Newark). They have defeated their primary opponents, Steve Jose Poveda and Awais Qazi. Caputo and...

Jones won’t challenge Qazi, Poveda petitions

April 2, 2019 2:20 pm

Essex County Democratic Chairman LeRoy Jones said he does not intend to challenge the nominating petitions of Awais Qazi and Steve Poveda. The two candidates are running against Assemblywomen Eliana Pintor Marin and Shanique Speight. “It’s always refreshing to have...

13 Assembly candidates vulnerable to petition challenges

April 1, 2019 10:13 pm

Last year, Dana Wefer’s U.S. Senate bid was quashed a week after filing day. Brian Fitzherbert’s bid for now-former Rep. Frank LoBiondo’s House seat met a similar end. Both candidates were tossed off the ballot after challenges to their nominating...