John,

New York City voters just voted overwhelmingly for Zohran Mamdani, who ran on a bold agenda to make NYC more affordable for families struggling right now in the city. What makes it even more special is that Zohran is an unapologetic pro-Palestine democratic socialist. He won yesterday’s Democratic primary election against a billionaire-funded defender of the genocide in Gaza and the fascist Trump administration.

This victory belongs to all of us and shows that when a candidate has the courage to take on the political establishment and fight for justice for everyday people, we can defeat the billionaire and corporate interests that too often control our politics.

We’re not stopping with Zohran’s win. This week, absentee ballots are getting sent to my district for local elections. And my long-time colleague and comrade Denzel McCampbell is busy knocking on doors and talking to constituents in his race for Detroit City Council.

Denzel is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and I was honored to march alongside him at this month’s Motor City Pride (he’s in the middle):

Like me, Denzel was born and raised in Detroit, is dedicated to public service, and believes that everyone should have safe, well-resourced, and thriving neighborhoods. As my former Communications and Political Director, his partnership in introducing bold policies and strong constituent services programs has already changed thousands of people’s lives.

For over a decade, I’ve seen Denzel fight hard for equity and human rights—including the essential right to clean air and affordable drinking water. He helped found the Detroit Chapter of BYP100, where he led the fight against police brutality and mass incarceration. And as an elected Detroit City Charter Commissioner, Denzel led an effort to revise our city’s governing documents to center the needs of residents. Denzel is a member of the DSA Metro Detroit chapter.

He’s pushing for a government that engages with and works for all people, not just the powerful and wealthy… and he needs our help.

As people are receiving their absentee ballots in the mail, will you chip in today to support Denzel McCampbell’s visionary campaign for equity and justice?

Thank you for supporting this incredible grassroots leader. It’s no surprise to me that he’s been endorsed by a wide coalition of progressive groups including unions, the Working Families Party, Michigan Liberation, and Michigan United Action.¹

Denzel is committed to fighting for truly affordable housing, protections for homeowners and tenants, mental health and violence prevention programs to improve public safety, resources and opportunities for young people and seniors, reliable and affordable public transit, an accountable government, and the well-being of everyday Detroiters.

His opponents include a State Representative who single-handedly forced the Michigan legislature to end its session early—while we had a Democratic trifecta and while policies for water affordability, Black maternal health, and voting rights were awaiting a vote.

We need representatives in government who are rooted in their community and who understand how urgently people need change.

Can you donate to support community leader Denzel McCampbell for Detroit City Council today? Together we’ll keep fighting for a government that serves the people.

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Thank you so much for joining me in supporting Denzel! Here’s a photo from us knocking on doors for his campaign:

In solidarity,

Rashida

1. https://denzelfordetroit.com/endorsements