My Story

My life has been shaped by a relentless pursuit of opportunity and freedom. Born to Iranian parents who initially moved to the United States for their medical careers, I was later taken back to my parents’ home country at the age of 4. Growing up under a repressive regime, I faced daily harassment and witnessed the severe consequences of questioning authority. These experiences in Iran fueled a strong longing for personal liberty, prompting me to immigrate to the United States as an adult.

Since making America my home, I dedicated myself to learning English, adapting to the American way of life, achieving advanced degrees, and building a career. Settling in Orange County with my wife and two teenage children, I embarked on a path as an entrepreneur and educator. I founded businesses and taught business courses at various institutions, driven by the values of freedom of speech and self-reliance that America embodies. Everyday, I help students young and old, and from all walks of life, to achieve their goals as well.

It is my personal experience as an immigrant, business owner, professor, and father that is driving me to run for office. As a passionate and dedicated individual, I believe that new leadership is needed to address the pressing issues facing our community, from education freedom to safety and support for small businesses. I am committed to bringing positive change to District 37 in California.

I’m running for the 37th District Senate seat with a commonsense approach to issues to build a better California—and a roadmap for America to follow. We need to create a better community and state, for our children’s sake, and the future of our state and our country.

I hope you will join me in this venture.

Sincerely,

Ali Kowsari

2024 Candidate for the California Senate, District 37