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Congressional candidate courts Indian American vote in New Jersey’s special election
A voting rights lawyer for nearly 25 years, Bartlett said he is running for Congress amid what he sees as growing threats to civil rights and democratic norms.
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Lalit K Jha (IANS) - Mon, 05, Jan 2026
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Congressional candidate John Bartlett enjoys a traditional dosa meal at a vegetarian Indian restaurant in New Jersey, where he spoke about his ties to the Indian American community, his love for Indian food, and his ability to speak Gujarati during an interview. / Lalit K Jha / IANS
John Bartlett, a county commissioner and voting rights attorney running in the special election to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, is making a direct appeal to Indian American voters, describing himself as both personally connected to the community and politically responsive to its concerns.
Bartlett said his candidacy follows Rep. Mikie Sherrill's election as governor of New Jersey, creating a vacancy in the district and triggering a closely watched special election. “We have a special election coming up on the 5th of February, and a dozen of us are contesting the Democratic primary election,” he said. “I’m one of those candidates. I’m seeking the opportunity to represent this district in the United States Congress.”
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