Second Generation - Ashwini Udgaonkar for Marple Township Commissioner, Delaware County

Second Generation is proud to support Ashwini Udgaonkar for Marple Township Commissioner in Delaware County.

Ashwini Udgaonkar is an experienced attorney, a mother, a wife, and an Indian immigrant.

Ashwini has lived in Marple for nearly 30 years. As a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, Ashwini has served her community through pro bono work for Legal Aid of Delaware County to help women get Protection from Abuse Orders, and has worked with the Villanova Law School Clinic for Asylum by representing clients in their applications for Asylum.

During the nearly 30 years Ashwini has called Marple home, all 7 commissioners have been white men. Although the township is largely white and still maintains a Republican majority, it is also home to a diverse population with different points of view that have not been represented in local government. Ashwini feels now is the time for new perspectives in Marple Township. 

"I think immigrant participation in the political process is sorely needed, and we need to make sure that those who make laws at every level are aware of how these may affect the immigrant population. We need to raise public awareness about the treatment and policies affecting those fleeing from their countries because of dire circumstances, and a great way to do so is by being in a position to change these policies. Second Generation's work though supporting candidates is thus truly important." — Ashwini Udgaonkar

Read more about our endorsement of Ashwini here!