Run Zohran Run! Run Zohran Run! Theodore Hamm

Run Zohran Run!

How Grassroots Organizing Transformed New York City Politics and Elected America's First Democratic Socialist Mayor

by Theodore Hamm

20 min read

About This Book

The Zohran Revolution (2025) chronicles America's first democratic socialist mayor and the youth-driven movement that secured his victory through unprecedented grassroots mobilization and historic voter turnout. His campaign demonstrated how addressing the economic realities of working families can translate into electoral power, providing a model for progressive organizing nationwide.

Who Should Read This?

  • Political organizers and campaign workers looking to understand successful grassroots mobilization strategies
  • Citizens interested in the mechanics of urban politics and electoral transformation
  • Readers seeking alternatives to traditional party machine politics
  • Young people exploring pathways to meaningful political participation

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