Immigrant. Muslim. Socialist. Zohran Mamdani Is Changing the Game

By Rohit Singh June 25, 2025

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He represents District 36 in the New York State Assembly.

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One of the few Muslim elected officials in the United States

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A proud democratic socialist and member of DSA.

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Focused on housing justice, healthcare, and immigrant rights

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Educated at Bowdoin College, formerly a housing counselor.

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Son of award-winning filmmaker Mira Nair.

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Title 3

Zohran fights for a just, inclusive, and working-class future