Aisha Chughtai

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In 2021, Chughtai announced her candidacy for retiring Council President Lisa Bender's Ward 10 seat. Her campaign focused on expanding affordable housing and strengthening local labor laws. [3] The DFL did not issue an endorsement in the ward, as no candidate achieved the necessary vote threshold. [5] She was endorsed by the abortion rights organization #VOTEPROCHOICE. [6]

Chughtai won the instant-runoff election on November 3 with 50.3% of the vote to her nearest challenger's 33.6%. [7] [8] She took office on January 3, 2022, becoming the first Asian American, Muslim woman, and youngest member of the Council. [9] She took the oath of office on a ceremonial Quran also used by Ilhan Omar, Keith Ellison, Omar Fateh, and numerous other Muslim officials elected in Minneapolis. [10]

On November 7, 2023, Chughtai was reelected to a second term with 60.7% of the first-round vote. [11] The DFL endorsed her for reelection in a virtual vote after violence at the Ward 10 DFL convention forced early adjournment. [12] She was appointed Council Vice President alongside Council President Elliott Payne. [13] She also chairs the Budget Committee and serves on the Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee. [14]

Personal life

A renter, Chughtai lives in Minneapolis's Whittier neighborhood. [15] [16] She is a member of the Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). [17] She advocates for community control over the police. [16]


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Aisha Chughtai
Member of the
Minneapolis City Council
from Ward 10
Assumed office
January 3, 2022
Members of the Minneapolis City Council
Council President: Elliott Payne
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