Yassamin Ansari

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At the beginning of February 2023, journalists reported that Ansari was a potential contender for Arizona's 3rd congressional district. [25] [26] On April 4 of that year, she announced her candidacy. [1] [27] She is running as a Democrat and led early fundraising in the race. [4] [28] [29] [30] In September 2023, Axios reported that Ansari and Raquel Terán would likely dominate the race. [31]

Political positions

Ansari has advocated for climate action and sustainability efforts. [10] Ansari has expressed support for unions and LGBT rights. [32] [33] She has also supported expanding temporary and affordable housing options to help address homelessness in Phoenix. [34]

Awards and honors

In 2019, Ansari was selected for the Grist 50, an annual list of people taking environmental action. [11] In 2020, Ansari was selected for the Forbes 30 under 30: Policy and Law list. [6]


Electoral history

2020 Phoenix City Council District 7 Election

Yassamin Ansari
Yassamin Ansari by Gage Skidmore.jpg
Member of the Phoenix City Council
from the 7th district
In office
April 19, 2021 –March 28, 2024
November 3, 2020 General Election [35]
CandidateVotes %
Cinthia Estela15,92932.33
Yassamin Ansari15,81332.09
Francisca Montoya8,89718.06
G. Grayson Flunoy4,3018.73
Susan Mercado-Gudino4,0518.22
Write-in 2820.57
Total votes49,272 100.00

2021 Phoenix City Council District 7 Runoff Election

March 9, 2021 Runoff Election [36]
CandidateVotes %
Yassamin Ansari7,85058.33
Cinthia Estela5,60941.67
Total votes13,459 100.0

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