Ali Najmi on Power, Politics & the South Asian Vote

On this episode of The Perez Notes, I’m joined by NYC attorney and political strategist Ali Najmi—election law expert, civil rights defender, and longtime advisor to Zohran Mamdani. We dive into the critical role South Asian and Muslim voters played in reshaping the Democratic primary, the strategy behind Zohran’s historic win, and what it signals for the future of NYC politics.

Ali also shares sharp insights on Eric Adams’ vulnerability, Andrew Cuomo’s attempted comeback, and what to expect heading into the general election. This one’s all about coalitions, community power, and the ground game that made the difference.

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