This is Abdirahman Siad's first time running for public office.

Abdirahman has experience working in project and program management, process improvement, and strategic planning.

Abdirahman has a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Somali National University, master's degrees in animal science from Southern Illinois University and in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is married to Nasra Wehelie, who previously served as Alder for Madison's District 7. They have four children.