News & Press
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
Blog for Arizona: Arizona Democratic Stars Yassamin Ansari, Gabby Giffords, and Mark Kelly Call Voters to Action at Harris/Walz Event in Maryvale
“The hardest work we have ahead of us is organizing and knocking on doors. The polls are tight in Arizona… It’s going to be close…Every conversation that you have. Every phone call that you make is going to make a difference.”
Bloomberg: Republicans and Democrats Agree — Campaigning in Extreme Heat Is Brutal
Campaigns in Arizona and Nevada have been getting out the vote despite temperatures of 110F, with some canvassers wearing ice vests and neck fans to cool down.
Arizona Republic: Arizona 3rd Congressional District candidates — Where Ansari, Zink, Aversa stand on issues
The Arizona Republic sent a brief questionnaire before the primary election to all the candidates in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, which stretches across parts of Phoenix — including the communities of south Phoenix, Laveen and Maryvale — and Glendale.
EMILYs List Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District
“Yassamin Ansari is a groundbreaking public servant who has fought to protect reproductive freedoms, secure college funding for lower-income students, and preserve our climate.”
AZ Central: Congressional candidate Yassamin Ansari talks about 39-vote ‘landslide’ win
Democratic congressional nominee Yassamin Ansari comments about her recount win in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego.
AP: Ansari calls for Democrats to come together after winning nomination in Arizona congressional race
“It’s time for us to come together and ensure we secure victories for Democrats up and down the ballot this November,” said Ansari.
Press
Former Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari Releases Statement on Arizona Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold 1864 State Abortion Ban
“Abortion is a human right. Upholding a ban on our bodily autonomy – a ban that was created before women could vote – is not justice.”
Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council Endorses Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council endorses Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari.
Ironworkers Local 75 Endorses Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Ironworkers Local 75 endorses Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari.
Association of Professional Flight Attendants Endorse Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari endorsed by the National Union Representing the 26,000 Flight Attendants of American Airlines.
LiUNA! Local Unions 777 and 1184 Endorse Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local Unions 777 & 1184 endorse Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari.
U.A. Local 469 Endorses Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Arizona Pipe Trades 469 endorses Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari.