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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Arvin Ghazaly was born on September 17, 1998 to Serif Ghazaly and Anna Veeranathan, both second generation immigrant of {{wp|Turkish-Americans|Turkish}} and {{wp|Indian-Americans|Indian}} ancestry. His father is a former professor at {{wp|University of California, Berkeley|University of Berkeley}}, while his mother is a former {{wp|Siemens|Halske}} manager in {{wp|San Francisco}}. Born in {{wp|Oakland, California}}, Ghazaly moved to {{wp|Japan}} at the age of 5, in fear of discrimination his family received due to {{wp|September 11 attacks}}. He returned to the United States in 2006 and has since lived in {{wp|Fremont, California|Fremont}}. Ghazaly was raised as a moderate muslim and continues to practice Islam. He has a younger sister named Lily Ghazaly, currently working for the [[Cascadean Department of Agriculture]] (formerly {{wp|California Department of Food and Agriculture|CDFA}}).
Arvin Ghazaly was born on September 17, 1998 to Serif Ghazaly and Anna Veeranathan, both second generation immigrant of {{wp|Turkish-Americans|Turkish}} and {{wp|Indian-Americans|Indian}} ancestry. His father is a former professor at {{wp|University of California, Berkeley|University of Berkeley}}, while his mother is a former {{wp|Siemens|Halske}} manager in {{wp|San Francisco}}. Born in {{wp|San Jose, California}}, Ghazaly moved to {{wp|Japan}} at the age of 5, in fear of discrimination his family received due to {{wp|September 11 attacks}}. He returned to the United States in 2006 and has since lived in {{wp|Fremont, California|Fremont}}. Ghazaly was raised as a moderate muslim and continues to practice Islam. He has a younger sister named Lily Ghazaly, currently working for the [[Cascadean Department of Agriculture]] (formerly {{wp|California Department of Food and Agriculture|CDFA}}).


Ghazaly attended {{wp|American High School (California)|Fremont High School}}, where he was active in the student government. He also went to Islamic prep school everyday after his regular schooling. After graduating from high school in 2017, Ghazaly enrolled at {{wp|San Diego State University|San Diego University of Education}} to study Asian and Pacific Studies. During his time there, he was involved in the undergraduate student government between 2018 to 2020, and received {{wp|Bachelor of Arts|B.A.}} degree in 2022 with a minor in Korean Studies. Later in August 2027, Ghazaly received his {{wp|Master of Arts|M.A}} from {{wp|Hanyang University|University of Hanyang}}.
Ghazaly attended {{wp|American High School (California)|Fremont High School}}, where he was active in the student government and Korean Club. He also went to Islamic prep school everyday after his regular schooling. After graduating from high school in 2017, Ghazaly went to {{wp|San Diego State University|San Diego University}} to study Asian and Pacific studies, later obtained a {{wp|Bachelor of Arts|B.A.}} degree in 2022. Five years later, Ghazaly received his {{wp|Master of Arts|M.A}} from {{wp|Hanyang University|University of Hanyang}}.


==Career==
==Career==
Ghazaly started his professional career in 2024 by working as an interpreter for a Korean MLM company in {{wp|San Francisco}} but resigned after three months. He then transitioned into content creation and freelancing jobs, where he started making videos on {{wp|Tiktok}} while taking on online freelance gigs. In that capacity, he also briefly worked as a cashier for his friend's fried chicken restaurant in downtown Chicago.  
Ghazaly started his professional career in 2024 by working as an interpreter for a Korean MLM company in {{wp|San Francisco}}, but resigned after three months. He later looked for other jobs, but was not able to land in any of them. He later transitioned into content creation and freelancing jobs, where he started making videos on {{wp|Tiktok}} while taking on online freelance gigs. In that capacity, he opened his own food booth (which, would turn into [[Boxenbuns]] in the future) every weekends in {{wp|San Jose Flea Market|Beryessa Flea Market}}, along with his mother and sister. Outside of working on his own business, he also helped his friend's Korean fried chicken store in {{wp|Sunnyvale, California|Sunnyvale}} during weekdays.


Ghazaly didn't get involved in politics until late 2024 where he volunteered to campaign for [[Elizabeth Bishwas]], his great distant relative in preparation for the {{wp|2024 United States House of Representatives elections}}, while also donating and supporting {{wp|Jill Stein}} for the {{wp|2024 United States presidential election}}. After the election, he ceased any political activities as he went to study in {{wp|South Korea}} to study for masters degree.
Ghazaly didn't get involved in politics until late 2024 where he volunteered to campaign for [[Elizabeth Bishwas]], his great distant relative in preparation for the {{wp|2024 United States House of Representatives elections}}, while also donating and supporting {{wp|Jill Stein}} for the {{wp|2024 United States presidential election}}. After the election, he ceased any political activities as he went to study in {{wp|South Korea}} to study for masters degree.


After returning to the {{wp|United States}}, he briefly worked for {{wp|Vox Media|Lampas Media}}, but his career was halted as the [[Great Divide]] had began in September 2027.
After returning to the {{wp|United States}} in 2027, he briefly worked for {{wp|Vox Media|Lampas Media}}, but his career was halted as the [[Great Divide]] had began in September 2027.  
 
Ghazaly is the co-founder and owner of [[Boxenbuns]]. The restaurant was opened in August 2024, initially as a food truck in {{wp|San Jose Flea Market|Beryessa Flea Market}} every weekends. After the [[Great Divide]], it opened a permanent establishment at {{wp|San Jose, California}}. As of August 2044, it had around 200 restaurants across [[Cascadea]], with planned expansions to neighboring countries such as [[Lakota]] and [[Atlantia]].


==Political Career==
==Political Career==
Ghazaly defeated [[Martina Nauryz]] of [[National Justice Front]] by 15% margin in the 2034 general election. He took office on September 15, 2034. Ghazaly was one of the first politician affiliated with [[United Future]] to ever elected to the Congress and was also the first from California to do so.  
Ghazaly defeated [[Martina Nauryz]] of [[National Justice Front]] by 15% margin in the 2044 general election. He took office on September 15, 2034. Ghazaly was one of the first politician affiliated with [[United Future]] from {{wp|California's 17th Congressional District}} to ever elected to the Congress.


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
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==Electoral History==
==Electoral History==
===2034===
===2044===
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Revision as of 10:26, 24 September 2024

Arvin Ghazaly
Arvin Ghazaly Official Atlantia 2051.jpeg
Member of the Cascadean Parliament
for California
Assumed office
January 20, 2049
Preceded byWade Gilkeson
Personal details
PronunciationArvinbuyant Serifoğlu Ghazaly
BornAugust 23, 1999
San Jose, California, United States
(now Cascadea)
CitizenshipCascadean
NationalityCascadean
Political partyUnited Future
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Spouse
Angela Kateb (m. 2035)
Children2
Parents
  • Sherif Ghazaly (father)
  • Anna Veeranathan (mother)
RelativesSusan Ghazaly (sister)
Education
Occupation
Known for


Arvinbuyant Serifoğlu Ghazaly (/ɡəˈzɑːli/ guh-ZAH-lee; born August 23, 1999), also known as Arvin Ghazaly is a Cascadean business owner and politician serving as a representative from California starting from 2034. A member of United Future, he represented California's 17th congressional district in in the 2034 Cascadean General Election. Ghazaly describes himself as a radical centrist. Before entering politics, he was known as a member of Metal Knights under the alias Omega Knight.

Early life and education

Arvin Ghazaly was born on September 17, 1998 to Serif Ghazaly and Anna Veeranathan, both second generation immigrant of Turkish and Indian ancestry. His father is a former professor at University of Berkeley, while his mother is a former Halske manager in San Francisco. Born in San Jose, California, Ghazaly moved to Japan at the age of 5, in fear of discrimination his family received due to September 11 attacks. He returned to the United States in 2006 and has since lived in Fremont. Ghazaly was raised as a moderate muslim and continues to practice Islam. He has a younger sister named Lily Ghazaly, currently working for the Cascadean Department of Agriculture (formerly CDFA).

Ghazaly attended Fremont High School, where he was active in the student government and Korean Club. He also went to Islamic prep school everyday after his regular schooling. After graduating from high school in 2017, Ghazaly went to San Diego University to study Asian and Pacific studies, later obtained a B.A. degree in 2022. Five years later, Ghazaly received his M.A from University of Hanyang.

Career

Ghazaly started his professional career in 2024 by working as an interpreter for a Korean MLM company in San Francisco, but resigned after three months. He later looked for other jobs, but was not able to land in any of them. He later transitioned into content creation and freelancing jobs, where he started making videos on Tiktok while taking on online freelance gigs. In that capacity, he opened his own food booth (which, would turn into Boxenbuns in the future) every weekends in Beryessa Flea Market, along with his mother and sister. Outside of working on his own business, he also helped his friend's Korean fried chicken store in Sunnyvale during weekdays.

Ghazaly didn't get involved in politics until late 2024 where he volunteered to campaign for Elizabeth Bishwas, his great distant relative in preparation for the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections, while also donating and supporting Jill Stein for the 2024 United States presidential election. After the election, he ceased any political activities as he went to study in South Korea to study for masters degree.

After returning to the United States in 2027, he briefly worked for Lampas Media, but his career was halted as the Great Divide had began in September 2027.

Political Career

Ghazaly defeated Martina Nauryz of National Justice Front by 15% margin in the 2044 general election. He took office on September 15, 2034. Ghazaly was one of the first politician affiliated with United Future from California's 17th Congressional District to ever elected to the Congress.

Personal Life

Ghazaly is a polyglot, being able to speak six languages, including; Turkish, Tamil, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English. He is also trained in martial arts, holding a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Ghazaly is a Sunni Muslim, although he never specified which school he follows, but Ghazaly has said he "followed what his mother taught him".

In 2034, Ghazaly married Angela Kateb, whom he met in World Language Enthusiast Society during college. The couple had an Islamic marriage ceremony in October 2034, followed by an outdoor wedding reception two months later. They have two children, Nicholas Aziz and Diana Motaz.

Electoral History

2044

California's 17th Congressional District General Election
Party Candidate Votes %
United Future Arvin Ghazaly 165,064 52.7%
National Justice Front Martina Nauryz 115,472 31.9%
Green Party Shirley Parvati 59,003 16.3%
People Power Party Viktor Mukhamedov 14,841 4.1%
Socialist Party Bella J. Remedios 5,791 1.6%
Democratic Party Abraham Hodzic 1,809 0.5%
Total votes 361,984 100.0%

Achievements

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