Career Timeline of Zohran Mamdani: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a Uganda-born American politician representing New York's 36th State Assembly district in Queens since 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. Mamdani's political affiliation highlights his alignment with progressive values and socialist ideals within the American political landscape. His role as a state assembly member involves advocating for policies and representing the interests of his constituents in the New York State Assembly.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Volunteered for Ali Najmi's campaign

In 2015, Mamdani volunteered for Ali Najmi’s unsuccessful campaign in the special election for New York City's 23rd City Council district.

2017: Joined Democratic Socialists of America

In 2017, Mamdani joined the Democratic Socialists of America and worked for the unsuccessful campaign of Khader El-Yateem for New York City Council.

2018: Managed Ross Barkan's campaign

In 2018, Mamdani was the campaign manager for Ross Barkan's unsuccessful bid for New York State Senate.

October 2019: Announced campaign for NY State Assembly

In October 2019, Mamdani announced his campaign for New York State Assembly in the 36th district, encompassing Astoria and Long Island City in Queens, New York.

2019: Released "Nani" single

In 2019, Mamdani released the single "Nani" under the stage name Mr. Cardamom. Cookbook author and actress Madhur Jaffrey is featured in the single's music video.

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2019: Field Organizer for Tiffany Cabán

In 2019, Mamdani worked as a field organizer for Tiffany Cabán's unsuccessful campaign for Queens County District Attorney.

June 2020: Won Democratic Primary

In June 2020, Mamdani secured a primary victory over Aravella Simotas for NY State Assembly.

November 2020: Won general election

In November 2020, Mamdani won the general election for New York State Assembly in the 36th district.

2021: Representing NY's 36th State Assembly district

Since 2021, Mamdani has represented New York's 36th State Assembly district in Queens.

December 2022: Introduced "Fix the MTA" bills

In December 2022, Mamdani introduced a series of bills called "Fix the MTA" for the 2023 session, proposing measures such as free bus travel and fare freezes.

2022: Re-elected with no opposition

In 2022, Mamdani was re-elected with no opposition in the New York State Assembly.

2022: Voted in favor of NY Proposal 1

In 2022, Mandani voted in favor of putting New York Proposal 1 on the 2024 ballot.

September 2023: MTA bus fare-free pilot program launched

In September 2023, an MTA bus fare-free pilot program, advocated for by Mamdani, was launched on the Q4, B60, Bx18, M116 and S46/96 routes.

2023: Weight-based vehicle-registration fee bill

In 2023, Mamdani co-introduced a bill that would enact a weight-based vehicle-registration fee to dissuade people from owning heavier vehicles.

August 2024: End of MTA fare-free program

In August 2024, the MTA bus fare-free pilot program ended after state lawmakers did not reauthorize it.

October 23, 2024: Announced candidacy for NYC mayor

On October 23, 2024, Mamdani announced that he would enter the race for New York City mayor in 2025, with a platform including free city buses and a rent freeze.