Updates from Nadeen and campaign volunteers
We did it!
Two weeks ago, we didn’t just win a seat, we started a pro-worker, student-centered movement. After knocking on thousands of doors and chatting with thousands of people at the polls, we earned a resounding victory! I earned 9,415 votes, more than double that of my closest opponent, and I appreciate every one of them. This…
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A Distinction Close To my Heart
I am honored to share that our campaign was awarded the 2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. This signifies a commitment to advocating for gun violence prevention and governing with the safety of our children at the forefront. As many of you know, this issue is deeply personal. It has been nearly one…
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We love you, Nadeen
This is Nadeen’s campaign manager Ruby speaking. I don’t have to tell you how hard it has been for her to return to campaigning after losing her brother less than 2 weeks ago. She is taking it day by day and pacing herself so that she can stay grounded in her reality, as painful as…
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We need your help!
To win this election we need to talk to as many voters as we can about the need for change on the Durham Board of Education. Many voters who come out to vote in the primary aren’t aware that the school board is also on the ballot. So speaking with voters on their way in…
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Remembering Shihadeh Bir
My brother Shihadeh was a kind soul who lived with his heart on his sleeve and would give the shirt off his back to a stranger. On February 15th he was murdered. In his final breaths, Shihadeh was shot six times and robbed. My brother’s life was worth more than a cellphone. He was so…
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A guide to voting for kids and their grown ups
I have admired the work of Kids Voting for years, so I was happy to get a chance to participate in their forum with DPS students last week. Kids Voting creates informative, accessible election guides that are helpful for anyone who wants to be informed about local elections. Their wonderful 2026 School Board Election Guide…
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Early voting is on!
Early voting began Thursday February 12 and goes on until Saturday February 28. Durham County allows voters to register and vote during the early voting period at any of these 8 sites around the county. (Click the map to see live wait times!) On election day March 3, voters can only vote at the precinct…
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Endorsed by the People’s Alliance PAC
I am honored by the support of the People’s Alliance Political Action Committee. Since 1976, the Durham People’s Alliance has been organizing Durhamites for a more just, progressive city. I look forward to working with them to win this election and build a more effective and responsive Board of Education. Learn more at https://www.peoplesalliancepac.org/
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Endorsed by the Durham Association of Educators
I was so pleased to receive my first endorsement from DAE which represents a majority of the wonderful teachers and staff of Durham Public Schools. Here’s some of what they had to say: Four School Board seats are up for election this March, and it’s critical that we elect union champions to those seats —…
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