Zohran Mamdani Shakes Up NYC s Mayoral Race

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00:00He spoke in Arabic, even though he isn't Arab.

00:07He got a call from former U.S. President Barack Obama,

00:10who told him he'd be his advisor if he wins.

00:14He's the Democratic frontrunner for mayor of New York City.

00:18But who is this man energizing the race?

00:23Zohran Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda,

00:26and moved with his family to New York when he was seven.

00:30He holds a degree in African Studies from Boudouin College,

00:34where he co-founded a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.

00:39In addition to English, he speaks Arabic, Spanish, and Urdu.

00:46Mamdani's wife, Syrian artist Rama Douaji,

00:50met him through a dating app, according to the BBC.

00:53Before entering politics, Mamdani worked as a housing counselor,

00:57helping low-income homeowners fight eviction.

01:03In his current campaign, Mamdani has focused on tackling the rising cost of living,

01:09ensuring a comprehensive child care for all families,

01:13and making it easier for immigrants to start small businesses

01:16and build a better future in New York.

01:22Music