Aleeza and I grew up in families where public service was valued and encouraged. We have been involved in many campaigns over the years. Our start occurred when my father Shukoor Ahmed, ran for office several times without any support from the Democratic party establishment. My sister, Raaheela Ahmed, also ran unsuccessfully in 2012 and lost a very close race for the Board of Education. Although she too had no establishment support, she ran again in 2016 and won. Senator …
