Zohran Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, and later naturalized as a United States citizen. He moved to New York City with his family at age 7 and has since built his career in Queens, where he serves as a member of the New York State Assembly (District 36) representing Astoria and surrounding areas. He is widely described as a democratic socialist and has been noted for his work on housing, transportation, and progressive reforms.
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