A socialist activist running for the New York State Assembly was previously arrested at least twice at protests.

After embedding himself in New York City’s rowdy activist scene, Illapa Sairitupac is running in November for the Assembly’s 65th District, which covers Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, and other major areas. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Sairitupac in May, and the candidate won the June 23 Democratic primary for his seat.