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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem

@burhanazeem.bsky.social
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Running for MA State Senate to Represent Medford, Somerville, Winchester and Cambridge | Founder Abundant Housing MA

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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
the vote was to lower the pause from 3 years to 1 year if it passed? And then I voted with the rest for saying we should not pause. no pause > 1 yr pause > 3 yr pause
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Extending the red line to Arlington is picking up steam! www.wbur.org/news/2026/09...
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Arlington blocked a Red Line extension decades ago. Now, the town wants to revive the idea
Repealing the 1980 law doesn't guarantee the Red Line will be extended.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Congrats!!
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Thank you all for the opportunity. We didn’t quite make it, but I’ll continue the good work in Cambridge. I’ll miss serving the rest of you. 💙
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Bikepedantic @pedantic.bike · 05/09/2026
MBTA bungling their RFP for redevelopment of the station now comes with a $30M penalty. What a waste.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This one hit me really hard. He had was struck by a car on his bike in Cambridge last week and passed away two nights ago. He was a materials science professor in my former department.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I’m still in office for another year. I’ll enjoy serving during that time Cambridge and will figure out next steps.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We were also maybe too policy focused instead of ideology or community. Something to balance better in the future. I would also caution against spoiler talk, Erika did very well and could probably win a 1:1
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Meanwhile the DSA left is definitely having a moment. Erika almost won an outright majority in Somerville and had a very strong showing in Medford. Across the state incumbents generally won, but in an open race like this, you can tell there’s a certain type of voter looking for a DSA candidate.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The pro-growth left is just more nascent; it doesn’t have much of a broad base yet. I started Abundant Housing and it’s more of an org now than before, but it’s still mostly a single-issue pro-housing group. We were kind of building the plane as we were flying it.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It takes a long time to build relationships with voters. I canvassed a lot in Medford and targeted it with our mail program, but we did better in Somerville, where I didn’t do those things. There’s just a lot more demographic overlap, a lot of people in Cambridge move there.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Another was an establishment candidate. Not derogatory, it just means a lot of people in the State House from other parts of the district can make introductions, give you endorsements. That gets you earned media, helps get funding in place, become a default candidate
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It was also hard to go it kinda alone. DSA has a a natural coalition: people excited about left politics, energized on Palestine, plus the teachers union, one of the most powerful unions in the state. Lots of volunteers.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We started off with about $100K less than the opposition. We did eventually raise to parity with everyone else, but the cost of that was that I was spending a lot more time fundraising than the other candidates probably were.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The biggest one is that the fundamentals were hard, and everyone told me that. The district was only 18% Cambridge, and we were on the edge of it. Cambridge is generally cracked into many different state senate races and I had low name recognition outside it
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Some thoughts on the race. Not to be salty (Erika won fair and square and will do great). Just some initial reflections and lessons.
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maria_from_ga @mariafromga.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Burhan is great; I supported his first run, crushed when he lost, but the way he rebounded & changed Cambridge was legendary. I can’t wait to see what he does next and I’ll support all the way bc he’s the kind of progressive, forward leadership MA sorely needs www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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As Progressive Elected Officials, We Choose Both Economic Populism and Abundance
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Congrats to Erika, I’m sure she’ll be a great state senator
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🎃 Spooky Shoshana 🎃 @shoshana.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Congratulations to XXXX! Really hard for great candidates like @burhanazeem.bsky.social, @electerika.bsky.social, and Christine Barber to overcome the amazing campaign by XXXX.
screenshot of Cambridge Somerville Independent post saying "XXXX wins over Somerville voters in 2nd Middlesex race for state senate being vacated by Jehlen" and linking to an article with the same title
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Matt Darling @besttrousers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I'm voting for Burhan in today's primary - strongly suggest you do too! (If you live here)
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Marc McGovern said it best: A vote for our campaign means "this whole state's gonna be better off." 9 HRS LEFT and counting
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Polls close at 8pm, you've still got time!
In the words of Marc McGovern, a vote for our campaign today means "this whole state's gonna be better off." #short
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Brice @brice.green · 01/09/2026
It's election day here in Somerville, and you should get out and vote! It feels really good to participate, and it doesn't take long. If you're not sure who to vote for, in my opinion @burhanazeem.bsky.social is the right man for the job.
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Burhan for Massachusetts — State Senate 2026
Burhan Azeem is running for State Senate to represent Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, and Winchester. He will create more housing, better transit, and opportunity for working families.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It’s Election Day!
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Loved chatting about what changes we need from Beacon Hill with George from @somerbikesafety.bsky.social Remember to vote TOMORROW (Tuesday 9/1). Polls are open from 7am-8pm!
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Hear what George Schneeloch from Somerville Bike Safety wants to see from the State House. Also, re
Hear what George Schneeloch from Somerville Bike Safety wants to see from the State House.Also, remember to vote TOMORROW (Tuesday 9/1). Polls are open from ...
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Joshua Goodman @joshua-goodman.com · 31/08/2026
Thrilled that @burhanazeem.bsky.social just came to our door canvassing! After a good talk, I told him to move on because he already has our votes. I can't wait to see what he does for state-level policy on housing, transit, energy, etc. I'd urge anyone who can to vote for him. voteburhan.com
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Burhan for Massachusetts — State Senate 2026
Burhan Azeem is running for State Senate to represent Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, and Winchester. He will create more housing, better transit, and opportunity for working families.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It really is so terrible for everyone involved to hold the primary before Labor Day, on the first day of school and moving day
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
The primary election is this Tuesday, September 1. Have you looked up your polling place yet?
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
When I get elected as state senator, I'll change that law. If a private company needs more capacity, they should bear the cost.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Vote on Sep 1 so I can make data centers pay their own power bill. Right now, utility companies have to build out more capacity for these data centers, and 𝗯𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘄 they get to pass some of that upgrade cost on to us.
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Petru S. 🚄🚦🚲 @sofio.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Final separated bike lane markings coming to Broadway. Signal changes coming soon too. What an exciting time for #CambridgeMA. So much hard work went into this project, very exciting to see it come to fruition!
Floating bus stop island in two way bike lane at sunset Two way bike lane crosses diagonally. Temporary cones separate it and the lane is not fully painted yet One way separated lane laid out transitions into complete one way separated painted lane with flex posts Paint marks our lay out markings for Broadway
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
On Tuesday, after you vote, drop by the Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square from 8pm onwards for our election night watch party! partiful.com/e/GRIWYyM7lD...
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RSVP to Burhan's Watch Party, state senate version | Partiful
Invite all your friends: we're celebrating democracy! Let's gather together to watch the election night results. Most important of all: If you live in Somerville, Medford, North Cambridge or West Wi...
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
After even more extensive canvassing, here is my official door bell tier list (still holding strong from 2021)
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
More housing is possible, and we need to show the whole state how. Please, please vote by September 1st!
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Jeff Kaufman @jefftk.com · 24/08/2026
I'm voting for Burhan Azeem for State Senate, and if you're in Somerville, Medford, or parts of Cambridge and Winchester I think he's the best candidate I've had the opportunity to vote for on housing, transit, and AI.
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Endorsing Burhan Azeem for State Senate
For the last twenty years I haven't paid much attention to my State Senate race: Pat Jehlen hasn't had a close race since she won the seat in 2005. I think she's done a lot of good work: while allocat...
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
For more info on @transitmatters.bsky.social FRAME The Future Campaign, check out the links below. Fill out the feedback form to help inform the MBTA's Long-Range Planning! transitmatters.org/frame Feedback form: forms.gle/nRMs49WArgWP... Advocacy Toolkit: static1.squarespace.com/static/533b9...
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
8 days left! @wilfredmbah.bsky.social and I want to know: do you have a plan to vote?
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🎃 Spooky Shoshana 🎃 @shoshana.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The US has 6x the bicycle fatality rate as the Netherlands! When people are safe, they ride bikes. Cambridge and Somerville invested heavily in bike and pedestrian safety and we've seen huge growth in biking.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I like Christine and there’s good reasons to vote for her but the claim that the rest of us have never passed legislation is wild!
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Love a transit-oriented yard sign!! 🚇👏🏽 @burhanazeem.bsky.social
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Hey Kenny! Send me a dm if you’re around and wanna get coffee!
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Wow, Cambridge, MA!! A pedestrian crossing signal by Central Square that gives pedestrians plenty of time to cross: 47 seconds! This is what prioritizing safe streets looks like!! 👏🏽🚶🏻‍♂️
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Jim Aloisi @jimaloisi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
If you live in #mapoli's Second Middlesex District, I heartily recommend that you consider voting for Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social for State Senate. Burhan is the most talented & impactful young leader I've met in a very long time: smart, creative & knows how to get things done.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
When I get elected as your next state senator, I will prioritize fixing our funding formulas so voters don’t have to keep making the false choice between funding schools and affording their homes. Polls open Saturday!!
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Yet it's not a spending problem. It's a structural problem baked into how we build out budgets at the state level, and how the state overestimates how much a city can afford.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
So what’s going on? Well, schools are roughly half of a city's budget, and the costs of schools keep rising faster than tax revenue can keep up.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What's even crazier is that this isn't a one-off. Somerville hit the same wall and had to cut city jobs. In fact, in 2024, nearly 40 other cities and towns across Massachusetts also voted on a tax override.
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
2 years ago, Medford did something it had never done before. In Nov 2024, residents voted to raise their own property taxes beyond the state limit in a move called a Prop 2½ override. It sounds crazy, but so does the alternative. Without it, Medford would've had to lay off 10% of their teachers.
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Oliver 🏳️‍🌈 @ojc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
If I lived in Camberville I’d definitely be voting for @burhanazeem.bsky.social BUILD HOUSING IN MA!! (And bike lanes too pls 🙂🙏)
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Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem @burhanazeem.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This matters to me. Democrats held an unbroken majority in the house for 40 years. I don’t want to win in November, I want us to win until 2066. But in a democracy people are power, and while Florida has gone from 8 to 28 reps, MA has been stuck at 9. Building housing is the way we win power
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