Nida earned her bachelor's degree in sustainable materials technology from North Carolina State University. She lives in Durham with her husband, Towqir, and their daughter.

Nida runs the Brighter Future Political Action Committee, which supports young, progressive, first-time political candidates. 

Nida Allam is currently a County Commissioner for Durham. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. Nida previously ran for U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District in 2022, but did not win.

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As County Commissioner, Nida Allam helped raise the minimum wage for county employees to $15/hr.

As County Commissioner,  helped raise the minimum wage for county employees to $15/hr.

Supports raising wages for county employees.

- As County Commissioner,  helped raise the minimum wage for county employees to $15/hr.

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Opposes private school vouchers and believes taxpayer money should be used for public schools.

- Opposes private school vouchers and believes taxpayer money should be used for public schools.

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As of June 14, 2024, Nida Allam’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports property tax relief for low-income residents. As a County Commissioner, advocated for property tax relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a County Commissioner, advocated for property tax relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

- As a County Commissioner, advocated for property tax relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nida Allam

Nida Allam is the daughter of Indian and Pakistani immigrants and grew up in Wake County. She attended North Carolina public schools and graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in sustainable materials and technology. She lives in Durham with her husband Towqir, her daughter Aaliyah, and their two dogs, Otis and Nala. Information about her church attendance is not provided.

Nida Allam is a Durham County Commissioner, a position she has held since her election in 2020. She previously worked for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Additionally, she runs the Brighter Future PAC, which supports young, progressive, first-time candidates. Her educational background includes a degree in sustainable materials and technology from North Carolina State University.

Nida Allam was elected to the Durham County Board of Commissioners in 2020, becoming the first Muslim woman elected to public office in North Carolina. She ran for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District in 2022 but was not elected. Specific committees or appointments within her role as a commissioner are not detailed in the provided information.

Believes in ensuring paid family leave, a dignified birthing experience, a living wage, and secure jobs for all families in Durham County.

Believes in complying with lawful requests and legal processes, including subpoenas, warrants, and court orders.

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- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.