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Yassamin is constantly championing housing affordability, climate action, reproductive freedom, worker’s rights, and education — with proven results.
Read below to find out what Yassamin has been up to recently.
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CNN: What four freshman members hope to accomplish in the narrowly divided House
Newly sworn-in Members of Congress Republican Brandon Gill of Texas, Democrat Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, Republican Riley Moore of West Virginia, and Democrat Adam Gray of California sit down with CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss working across the aisle in the 119th Congress.
The Cut: How Representative Yassamin Ansari Will Get It Done
Arizona may have voted to send Donald Trump back to the White House, but voters in the state’s Third Congressional District also elected Yassamin Ansari, the first Iranian American Democrat to ever serve and the youngest new member of the incoming Congress.
Crooked Media: What A Day: Hope Dose
Climate activist Yassamin Ansari of Arizona became the first Iranian-American Democrat elected to Congress.
CNN: Meet the history-makers of the 2024 elections
Yassamin Ansari will be the first Iranian American Democrat elected to Congress, succeeding Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District.
Axios: 2024 Election: Historic firsts you might have missed
Yassamin Ansari (D) became the first Iranian-American Democrat elected to Congress. She will represent Arizona in the House.
CNBC: 8 women who made history in the 2024 election: ‘It’s humbling to win’
Tuesday evening marked a night of firsts for women across the U.S. Here are 8 women who made history with their election wins:
Press
Representative Greg Stanton Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Representative Greg Stanton announced his support for Yassamin Ansari in the race for Arizona’s Third Congressional District.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Congress
The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC announced their support for Yassamin Ansari in the race for Arizona’s Third Congressional District.
Yassamin Ansari Joins 50 Candidates in Call to Congress to Pass Democracy Bills on Day One
Yassamin Ansari joined a coalition of over 50 top House challengers in a call to Congress to pass a package of freedom and democracy bills on “Day One.”
UFCW 99 Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Congress
The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 99 announced their support for former Phoenix Vice Mayor and City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced their support for former Phoenix Vice Mayor and City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari.
Yassamin Ansari Makes Phoenix City Council District 7 Endorsements
Yassamin Ansari endorsed candidates Carlos Galindo-Elvira and Marcelino Quiñonez for her former City Council District 7 seat.
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