Washington Examiner: House Democratic rising stars to watch in 2025

Yassamin Ansari

Rep.-elect Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) is likely to have a bright future in the Democratic Party and is already a rising star after her election as the freshman class president.

As the youngest female Democrat in Congress and the first Iranian American Democrat to serve on Capitol Hill, Ansari is taking the mantle of president seriously and hopes to be a strong “voice of the class,” she told the Washington Examiner in an interview.

“I think it’s a signal, a small signal, but it’s still a signal that the party is ready to invest and showcase some of the younger, more diverse members,” she said.

She will be a significant asset for the party come 2026, when Democrats will have to fight diligently if they wish to break apart the GOP trifecta. Ansari’s ability to attract young voters and immigrants through her background will be a huge boost for Democrats who want to rebuild their base.

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