Aber Kawas
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- Occupation
- Community organizer
Background
- Organizer; Kawas describes years of organizing work with working-class communities. source: politicsny.com
- Won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary for State Senate District 12 over Steven Raga; seeks to succeed outgoing Sen. Michael Gianaris. source: politicsny.com
In their own words
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- Defend immigrant communities source: politicsny.com
- Tax the rich to fund universal childcare, fast and free transit, and healthcare source: politicsny.com
- Make Queens affordable for all source: politicsny.com
- Social housing and expanded rent stabilization source: politicsny.com
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