10 Defining Moments in the Life of Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Kwame Mamdani is an American politician, activist, and rapper. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, he represents the 36th District in the New York State Assembly. He is known for his progressive stance on housing and criminal justice.
2013-05-15
2013-05-15
Graduated from Columbia University
Zohran Mamdani earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University.
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Education
2015-09-25
2015-09-25
Released debut album as Mr. Cardamom
Mamdani, under the stage name Mr. Cardamom, released his debut album, 'Rehab'.
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Music Release
2016-01-01
2016-01-01
Began working as an immigration legal assistant
Before running for office, Mamdani worked as an immigration legal assistant.
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Career
2019-06-05
2019-06-05
Announced candidacy for New York State Assembly
Zohran Mamdani announced his campaign for the New York State Assembly's 36th District.
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Political Campaign
2020-06-23
2020-06-23
Won Democratic primary for State Assembly
Mamdani defeated incumbent Aravella Simotas in the Democratic primary for the 36th Assembly District.
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Election
2020-11-03
2020-11-03
Elected to New York State Assembly
Zohran Mamdani was elected to represent the 36th District in the New York State Assembly.
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Election
2021-01-01
2021-01-01
Sworn into New York State Assembly
Mamdani officially took office as a member of the New York State Assembly.
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Political Office
2021-03-10
2021-03-10
Introduced 'Right to Counsel' for tenants
Mamdani has been a vocal advocate for tenants' rights, co-sponsoring legislation for universal access to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
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Legislation
2022-01-20
2022-01-20
Co-founded the DSA for the Green New Deal Coalition
Mamdani has been active in pushing for environmental legislation and a Green New Deal.
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Activism
2022-11-08
2022-11-08
Re-elected to New York State Assembly
Zohran Mamdani was re-elected for his second term in the New York State Assembly.
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Election