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Edison voters reward

“Good Governance Over Politics”

as city re-elects Mayor Sam Joshi

OUR BUREAU
Edison, NJ

dison Mayor Sam Joshi se-
cured a decisive re-election
Evictory on Tuesday (November
4), achieving the township’s largest
margin of success in more than three
decades. Since first announcing his
candidacy four years ago, Joshi has
championed a philosophy of “good
governance over politics,” prioritizing
residents’ needs above partisan agen-
das. In his first term, Joshi held 466
community meetings and spearhead-
ed numerous local improvements,
efforts that resonated strongly with
Edison voters.
In a municipality historically de-
fined by sharp political divisions and
close elections, Joshi’s commanding
win signaled a rare moment of uni-
ty—bringing together Democrats, Joshi’s victory carries deep symbolic importance for the Indian-American community not just in Edison, but across the country
Independents, and Republicans
alike. “Edison residents spoke loud seen as a bellwether for immigrant representation can translate into re- leaders to participate in local govern-
and clear about my approach,” Joshi representation in American politics. sults. Joshi’s success has inspired a ment and strengthen the communi-
said on Tuesday following his victory. Joshi’s re-election reaffirms that new generation of Indian-American ty’s role in local politics.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the op-
portunity to serve as your mayor for
another four years.”
When Sam Joshi was first elect-
ed in 2021, he made history as the
youngest and first Indian-American
mayor of Edison, a milestone that
reflected the growing political influ-
ence of Indian-Americans in New
Jersey. His rise from local council-
man to mayor marked a generation-
al shift in Edison’s leadership—one
that blended traditional community
engagement with an inclusive vision
for governance. His campaign four
years ago had emphasized transpar-
ency, technology-driven administra-
tion, and fiscal responsibility, themes
that he has continued to deliver on
during his first term.
Joshi’s victory carried deep
symbolic importance for the Indi-
an-American community not just in
Edison, but across the country. As
one of the most diverse townships in
New Jersey—where Indian-Amer-
icans now make up nearly half the
population—Edison has long been

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