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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.
NEWS
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:
Outrage + Optimism: What Does This Trump Presidency Mean for Climate?
Fresh from her election to the US House of Representatives for Arizona’s 3rd District, Yassamin joins us with her inspiring perspective on leading progressive change at the federal level.
KTAR: Arizona Congresswoman-elect Yassimin Ansari answers questions about working across the aisle
Arizona Congresswoman-elect Yassimin Ansari answers questions about working across the aisle on KTAR’s special election coverage.
Phoenix Magazine: New Kids on the Bloc
Ansari tells PHOENIX that she hopes to bring into Congress some of the same issues she worked on as vice mayor of Phoenix: clean energy, job creation, housing affordability, infrastructure and transitioning fossil fuel consumption to solar generation.
Press
Statement from Yassamin Ansari Following Tonight’s Results
“This close race is a testament that every vote really counts and I could not be more proud of the dedicated staff and volunteers who organized for every single vote over the past year.”
Statement from Yassamin Ansari on Today’s Vote Tabulation
“We are still hard at work ensuring that every vote is counted. Thank you to the thousands of voters who made their voices heard in this election. Together, we will continue to deliver progressive results. Our work has just begun.”
Congressman Seth Moulton Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Serve America PAC endorse former Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari for Congress PHOENIX, AZ – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton and Serve America PAC announced their support for former Phoenix Vice Mayor and City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari in the race for Arizona’s Third Congressional District. After
Ansari Campaign Releases Poll Showing Former Phoenix Vice Mayor Up 11 Points
In the last 92 days of the Democratic primary election in Arizona’s Third Congressional District, former Phoenix Vice Mayor holds an 11-point lead against her main opponents in this race.
Former Phoenix Vice Mayor Ansari Delivers Decisive Victory in First AZ-03 Primary Debate
Vice Mayor Ansari’s clear win in last night’s debate showed voters in Arizona’s Third Congressional District why she has the experience, the policy knowledge, and the campaign to continue to deliver for them in Congress.
Former Phoenix Vice Mayor Ansari Leads the AZ-03 Field in Fundraising
Voters in Arizona’s Third District continue to be impressed with Councilwoman Ansari and her experience and vision for the community.
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