We sit down with Aizaz Sheikh as he announces his run for Georgia State Senate District 7 and walks us through how a campaign actually works from paperwork to ballots. We dig into Gwinnett County issues like housing, property taxes, schools, safety, and small business red tape, with a clear reminder that local decisions hit your daily life fast. 
• why he decides to run and how he gets informally vetted 
• how Georgia campaign setup works, including forming a nonprofit corporation and filing a declaration of intent 
• how primaries and general elections work and why independents face signature hurdles 
• why a resignation triggers a nonpartisan special election and what 51% means for avoiding a runoff 
• housing affordability, first-time homebuyers, and down payment assistance caps 
• property tax increases, homestead exemptions, and the tension between tax relief and funding public services 
• teacher workload, pay realities, and why local voices matter more than national noise 
• school safety tools like weapons detection systems and how to listen to students living with them 
• bridging the gap between younger voters and experienced legislators through tolerance and communication 
• supporting small businesses by simplifying the steps to start an LLC and get an EIN 
Regardless of what district you're in, please go and vote. 

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