Our Revolution is proud to endorse Nida Allam for U.S. Congress in North Carolina’s 4th District — a fearless progressive leader, lifelong organizer, and proven champion for working people.
Nida’s roots in this movement run deep. She served as Political Director for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, helping build the grassroots infrastructure that sparked a political revolution across the country. That’s why Bernie Sanders — Our Revolution’s founder — has also endorsed Nida, and why we’re excited to help elect her to Congress.
A Leader Forged Through Organizing and Courage
Nida’s decision to enter public life was deeply personal. In 2015, three of her closest friends were shot and killed in an Islamophobic hate crime — an act of violence that local authorities wrongly dismissed as a “parking dispute.” That moment changed her life and propelled her into organizing and politics, determined to fight hate, injustice, and systems that silence marginalized communities.
Her leadership broke barriers: Nida Allam became the first Muslim woman ever elected to public office in North Carolina.
Delivering Real Change in Office
Today, Nida serves on the Durham County Commission, where she’s delivered tangible wins for working families and immigrant communities. In office, she:
- Voted to raise the minimum wage for county employees to $15 an hour
- Led the charge for low-income tax grant assistance during the pandemic
- Secured funding for a Refugee and Immigrant Services Coordinator to better serve families in her district
Her record proves what happens when organizers govern — people’s lives improve.
The Leadership Congress Needs Now
Nida is running for Congress to bring that same clarity and courage to Washington. She’s fighting for Medicare for All, climate justice, strong labor rights, reproductive freedom, immigrant justice, and getting big money out of politics— because democracy can’t work when billionaires and corporate lobbyists write the rules.
At a moment when oligarch power threatens our economy and our democracy, Nida understands what’s at stake — and she’s ready to confront it head-on.
Building People Power, Not Corporate Power
Nida’s campaign is powered by grassroots supporters, not corporate PACs. It reflects the values Our Revolution was founded to advance: bold leadership, deep organizing, and unwavering accountability to working people.
With Bernie Sanders’ endorsement and the support of Our Revolution members nationwide, Nida Allam is ready to bring movement leadership to Congress and help lead the fight to Defund Oligarchy and fund the people.
We’re proud to stand with her.
Join us in supporting Nida Allam for Congress in NC-04.
When we organize, we win. ✊