Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Yassamin Ansari

Discover the career path of Yassamin Ansari, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Yassamin Ansari is an American politician and climate policy activist. She currently serves as the U.S. representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district, a position she has held since 2025. Prior to her congressional role, Ansari was a member of the Phoenix City Council from 2021 to 2024. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Support for Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign

In 2008, Yassamin Ansari organized with the Arizona Democratic Party in support of Barack Obama's presidential campaign while in high school.

March 9, 2021: Phoenix City Council Runoff Election

On March 9, 2021, Yassamin Ansari and Cinthia Estela participated in a runoff election for Phoenix's 7th District City Council seat.

April 19, 2021: Took Office as Council Member

On April 19, 2021, Yassamin Ansari officially took office as a council member for Phoenix's 7th District.

2021: Office of Heat Response and Mitigation Created

In 2021, Yassamin Ansari created an Office of Heat Response and Mitigation while in office as a Phoenix City Council member. She also attended the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

2022: Attended 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference

In 2022, Yassamin Ansari attended the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference as a Phoenix City Council member.

April 4, 2023: Announced Congressional Candidacy

On April 4, 2023, Yassamin Ansari announced her candidacy for Arizona's 3rd congressional district.

September 2023: Domination of Congressional Race

In September 2023, Axios reported that Yassamin Ansari and Raquel Terán would likely dominate the race for Arizona's 3rd congressional district.

March 28, 2024: Resigned City Council Seat

On March 28, 2024, Yassamin Ansari resigned from her Phoenix City Council seat to focus on her congressional campaign.

August 2024: Won Primary Election

In August 2024, Yassamin Ansari won the primary election for Arizona's 3rd congressional district by just 39 votes.

November 2024: Elected Democratic Freshman Class President

In November 2024, Yassamin Ansari was elected the Democratic freshman class president.

April 2025: Traveled to El Salvador

In April 2025, Yassamin Ansari joined a group of Democratic colleagues in the House in traveling to El Salvador to investigate the condition of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.