After decades of fighting for justice, civil rights, and middle class families, Robert Zimmerman is running for Congress to bring our communities’ voices to Washington D.C.
Robert, like many other closeted gay young men, struggled to find his voice. And like so many, Robert joined arms to protest oppressive wars, march for civil rights, demand social and environmental justice, and advocate for causes that mattered to the community.
Robert has proudly been a leading voice in advocating for Planned Parenthood, LGBTQ+ rights, Medicare for All, gun violence prevention, restoring the SALT deduction, a truly safe and secure Israel and a two state solution in the Middle East, comprehensive immigration reform, defending voting rights, and taking on those that deny the climate crisis.
Robert’s advocacy for reform led to his election to the Democratic National Committee. He’s been a strong proponent of major campaign reform initiatives, working for years to dismantle the superdelegate system and getting corporate money out of politics—that’s why Robert has pledged to not accept any corporate PAC funds in his campaign for Congress.
A product of Great Neck Public Schools, Robert lives in the community where he was raised by his parents Mort and Annette. He is a proud brother, uncle, and neighbor committed to continue serving and learning from the citizens of New York’s 3rd Congressional District.