Coach Said Hassan Ahmed Won Boston city council candid for district 7
In one of the most competitive city council races in Boston this election season, Said “Coach” Ahmed has taken the lead for District 7 City Councillor, earning 1,155 votes (15.72%) with all precincts now fully reported.
The election, featuring 11 candidates, was a tight race, with Ahmed narrowly ahead of Miniard Culpepper (1,102 votes, 15.00%) and Mavrick Afonso (1,082 votes, 14.72%). This result is drawing national attention due to the strong community ties and inspiring background of the leading candidate.
Ahmed, a former U.S. national track athlete and longtime educator, immigrated to Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood as a refugee. He has since dedicated his life to youth mentorship, founding Boston United Track and Cross Country, the only free track program in the city and teaching in Boston Public Schools.
“I was built by this community,” Ahmed said. “Now I am running to serve it to make District 7 safer, more equitable, and full of opportunity.”
Although based in Boston, Ahmed’s story resonates far beyond Massachusetts. His rise underscores the importance of community engagement, youth programs, and refugee representation in local government, key topics that also matter deeply to communities here in Columbus and across Ohio.
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