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Zohran Mamdani is a New York State Assemblymember representing the 36th District in Queens, serving since 2021. Born in Kampala, Uganda, and raised in New York City, he is the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City in the 2025 election, advocating for progressive policies such as rent freezes, universal childcare, and a Green New Deal for the city.