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Zohran Kwame Mamdani (born October 18, 1991) is a Ugandan-born American Democratic Socialist politician. He is the assembly member for the 36th district of the New York State Assembly, in Queens. Mamdani was elected after defeating incumbent Democrat Aravella Simotas in the 2020 primary.
Zohran is proud to be the first South Asian man to serve in the NYS Assembly as well as the first Ugandan and only the third Muslim to ever be a member of the body. For too long, communities such as these have been left out of our state’s politics and priorities.
Nov 2, 2020 · When 29-year-old Zohran Kwame Mamdani kicked off a political campaign in New York City last year, he received a laundry list of unsolicited pointers. “From uncles,” he clarifies. “Some aunties, but mostly uncles.”
Assemblymember Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a democratic socialist representing Astoria, Queens in the New York State Assembly.
Indian-Ugandan Zohran Kwame Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, has won the election for New York State Assembly, one of two candidates of Indian-origin elected to NY state office.
Jul 23, 2020 · Pushing for guaranteed housing for all, Indian-Ugandan Zohran Mamdani has defeated Democratic Party incumbent Aravella Simotas in the race for New York’s 36th Assembly District.
Feb 9, 2021 · Zohran Mamdani is one of five new democratic socialists that just joined the New York State Legislature. We spoke to him about housing justice, taxing the rich, and why it’s crucial for elected officials to speak out for Palestinian rights, even at the state and local level.
Nov 8, 2022 · Zohran Kwame Mamdani ( Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 36. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2025. Mamdani (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) is running for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 36.
My name is Zohran Kwame Mamdani and I am now the Assembly Member representing this district (and you!). I am excited and humbled to represent our neighborhoods, and I wanted to introduce myself, our office, and invite you to our first town hall so we have an opportunity to meet you as well.
New York, NY – Queens Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani joined over 200 New Yorkers including the Public Power New York Coalition, climate advocates and other elected officials to call on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to hold a special legislative session to address the climate crisis and pass Assembly Bill A1466D, the Build Public Renewables ...
