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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.
Mamdani, the son of renowned Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair and noted Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani, opted, instead for a campaign slogan that deliberately captured the immigrant desi experience: “Roti and Roses,” a riff on the classic democratic socialist chant, “Bread and Roses”.
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.
Feb 9, 2021 · Zohran Mamdani is a democratic socialist and the first South Asian elected official in New York City. He talks to Jacobin about his political journey, his legislative priorities, and why he supports BDS and Palestinian rights.
Assemblymember Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a democratic socialist representing Astoria, Queens in the New York State Assembly.
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.
