An Indian-American Democratic social worker, Peter Jacob is all set to run for the US House of Representatives from New Jersey, that is known to be a strong Republican bastion.

30 years old Jacob was elected unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 7. He is a staunch supporter of Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont.

Jacob will unseat incumbent Leonard Lance of the Republican party. Lance has represented Congressional District 7 of New Jersey since 2009.

Local Daily Record reported that, "It is ironic to me that Leonard Lance has endorsed Donald Trump, because Trump has preached out against the type of politician that Leonard Lance is."

"When they arrived in 1986, they had three things with them. Just USD 20 in their pockets, hearts full of hope and six-months-old me in their arms," he said.

"I wouldn't say I'm a long shot. I think 2016 is a very different year," he said.

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Nandini