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Candidate: New York State Senate / District 12

Aber Kawas (D)

Candidate Site

Aber Kawas is the daughter of Palestinian refugees who saw her family torn apart by ICE. She’s a dedicated organizer who’s led fights for justice and safety for immigrant communities, raising the minimum wage and dignified employment, stopping police harassment and surveillance, and ending New York State complicity in war crimes against Palestinians. She never saw herself running for office, but sees the need for electing organizers who can mobilize working-class communities to impact transformational change in Albany.

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Queens

Incumbent Democrats reelected to Senate in Queens, where they will be joined by first Palestinian elected in New York history

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DSA members celebrate in Astoria as CNN projected Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor.
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The ‘People’s Republic of Astoria’ helped launch Mamdani’s mayoral campaign — could it be a launchpad for an AOC presidential bid?

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Police made mass arrests Thursday afternoon after hundreds of demonstrators blocked the roadway on 1st Avenue near the United Nations in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. Photo by Dean Moses.
Queens

Kawas, Orkin arrested during anti-Netanyahu protests ahead of UN General Assembly address

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
DSA candidates Diana Moreno, Claire Valdez, Aber Kawas, David Orkin and Samantha Kattan celebrate after recording resounding victories in Tuesday night's primary.
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Western Queens emerges as impregnable DSA fortress after resounding primary results

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Queens

Kawas, González-Rojas, Addabbo among winners in Queens state Senate primary races

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…
Mamdani with DSA endorsees Samantha Kattan, Aber Kawas and David Orkin at Queens Pride in Jackson Heights. Photo via Aber Kawas Instagram.
Queens

Mamdani’s weekend in Queens included Knicks watch parties and Queens Pride

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Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with SD-12 Candidate Aber Kawas

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani with Assembly candidate Brian Romero. Photo via Brian Romero.
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Mamdani endorses slate of Queens candidates for state Legislature

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…

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