Ahmed Mostafa
Ahmed Mostafa (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 16th Congressional District. He lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.
Mostafa completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ahmed Mostafa earned a degree from the University of California-Santa Barbara. Mostafa's career experience includes working as a tech policy expert and an attorney.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: California's 16th Congressional District election, 2024
California's 16th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 16
Sam Liccardo defeated Evan Low in the general election for U.S. House California District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sam Liccardo (D) | 58.2 | 179,583 |
 | Evan Low (D)  | 41.8 | 128,893 | |
| Total votes: 308,476 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 16
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 16 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Liccardo (D) | 21.1 | 38,492 |
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 16.6 | 30,261 |
 | Joe Simitian (D) | 16.6 | 30,256 | |
 | Peter Ohtaki (R) | 12.8 | 23,283 | |
 | Peter Dixon (D) | 8.1 | 14,677 | |
 | Rishi Kumar (D) | 6.8 | 12,383 | |
| Karl Ryan (R) | 6.3 | 11,563 | ||
 | Julie Lythcott-Haims (D) | 6.2 | 11,386 | |
 | Ahmed Mostafa (D) | 3.2 | 5,814 | |
 | Greg Tanaka (D) | 1.3 | 2,421 | |
 | Joby Bernstein (D) | 0.9 | 1,652 | |
| Total votes: 182,188 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Evan Bell (D)
- Nickesh Viswanathan (No party preference)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Mostafa in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ahmed Mostafa completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mostafa's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a champion of gender equality and transparency in technology, I have advocated for survivors’ rights on college campuses as founder of The Survivors Pro Bono – earning me the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award from a National Women’s Rights organization – and addressed our world’s biggest challenges in technology. Throughout my life’s work, I have advocated for Dreamers, affordable healthcare, women’s rights, and stood with Black Lives Matter. I have battled against anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Asian hate because our struggles are deeply interconnected.
My campaign to represent the people of California’s 16th Congressional District represents more than a political aspiration; it is a resolute pursuit of climate justice, solutions to our homelessness crisis, and the promotion of safe AI without stifling innovation. As our families face the impacts of growing wealth inequality, I am running for Congress to build a society that works for every American and not just the wealthy few.- I've been fighting for human dignity for my entire life. As a seasoned Tech Policy Expert and a Women's Rights Attorney, I'm ready to bring my experience from the heart of Silicon Valley's tech industry and the frontlines of legal advocacy to Congress. I was raised in California’s 16th Congressional District in the very neighborhoods I'm seeking to represent. After completing my undergraduate degree at Foothill College and UC Santa Barbara, where I advocated for students' needs as Student Body President and Student Body Vice President of External Affairs, I went on to attend law school before returning to the Bay Area to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our digital era as a policy strategist at Google.
- My heart has always been with the people. Previously, I served as the director of the Stanford Survivors' Pro Bono Clinic where my tenure wasn't just a job. Instead, it was a mission to uplift the voices of survivors and fight for their rights. Now, I'm not just running for office; I'm striving to elevate the discourse, to bring about actionable change, and to create a future where technology serves the people and justice serves as the foundation of our society. My campaign is not a solo journey, but a collective movement powered by the voices of the community.
- I am unwavering in my commitment to empower every individual and amplify the voices of each person across California's 16th Congressional District. I'm running for Congress because it's time for us to create a society that works for every American and not just a few. Together, we can build a future that's safe, inclusive and prosperous – a future where our policies reflect the value and dignity of every person, regardless of background.
I've dedicated my career to fighting for those who have been silenced and sidelined. As a women's rights attorney, I'm dedicated to reforming Title IX, advocating for survivors' rights, and strengthening support systems for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. I'm also deeply committed to advancing peace and diplomacy – I'm the only candidate in the race who has without hesitation called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and addressed hate crimes against Muslim and Jewish communities.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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