New American Leaders Action Fund
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We are building a democracy that represents & includes all people by engaging new voters, supporting New American candidates, and expanding New American civic engagement.
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We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the 1st round of our 2026 New American endorsees! 🚀 These 12 #NALAF endorsed New American candidates endeavor to lead bold, inclusive reforms from City Council all the way to Congress.
To learn more, visit nalaf.org/2026-endorsed-candidates
To learn more, visit nalaf.org/2026-endorsed-candidates
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumnus Wesam Shahed for Cook County Board of Commissioners, District 6! 🎉With a demonstrated background in combatting injustice and effectively engaging with and advocating for working class and immigrant communities, he is a champion of the people.
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumnus Wesam Shahed for Cook County Board of Commissioners, District 6! 🎉With a demonstrated background in combatting injustice and effectively engaging with and advocating for working class and immigrant communities, he is a champion of the people.
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna Dr. Audrey Nath for Houston City Council, District C! 🎉 Dr. Nath is an accomplished doctor, doctorate, and community advocate who has used her broad experience to advocate for public health, economic justice, and immigrant’s rights.
February 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna Dr. Audrey Nath for Houston City Council, District C! 🎉 Dr. Nath is an accomplished doctor, doctorate, and community advocate who has used her broad experience to advocate for public health, economic justice, and immigrant’s rights.
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna Sophia Anwar for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6! 🎉 She aims to make Denton County courts more accessible for her community, particularly when it comes to offering more virtual and multilingual resources to constituents.
February 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna Sophia Anwar for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6! 🎉 She aims to make Denton County courts more accessible for her community, particularly when it comes to offering more virtual and multilingual resources to constituents.
We’re excited to endorse Davis Mendoza Darusman for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2! 🎉 He has spent his public career educating and empowering Houstonians. If elected, he would be the youngest and first AAPI Justice of the Peace in Harris County.
February 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
We’re excited to endorse Davis Mendoza Darusman for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2! 🎉 He has spent his public career educating and empowering Houstonians. If elected, he would be the youngest and first AAPI Justice of the Peace in Harris County.
We’re excited to endorse Pooja Sethi for Texas House of Representatives, District 47! 🎉 She has been a strong advocate for immigrants and other vulnerable communities for over a decade, helping people navigate deportation proceedings, secure asylum, and reunite with loved ones.
February 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM
We’re excited to endorse Pooja Sethi for Texas House of Representatives, District 47! 🎉 She has been a strong advocate for immigrants and other vulnerable communities for over a decade, helping people navigate deportation proceedings, secure asylum, and reunite with loved ones.
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna Mona Singh for Wake County Board of Commissioners, At-Large! 🎉 She has been a passionate voice for her community and increasing civic engagement for New Americans. We applaud her commitment to educating and empowering her community.
February 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna Mona Singh for Wake County Board of Commissioners, At-Large! 🎉 She has been a passionate voice for her community and increasing civic engagement for New Americans. We applaud her commitment to educating and empowering her community.
We’re proud to endorse Commissioner Nida Allam for North Carolina’s U.S. House of Representatives, District 4! 🎉As Durham County Commissioner, she has demonstrated her commitment to organizing her community and building coalitions to amplify the power of marginalized voices.
February 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
We’re proud to endorse Commissioner Nida Allam for North Carolina’s U.S. House of Representatives, District 4! 🎉As Durham County Commissioner, she has demonstrated her commitment to organizing her community and building coalitions to amplify the power of marginalized voices.
We’re excited to endorse @suzanna-shkreli.bsky.social for Michigan Secretary of State! 🎉 With experience in ensuring safe and lawful elections, as well as emergency preparedness, we know Shkreli is prepared to safeguard our democracy by ensuring the rights and safety of Michigan’s voters.
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
We’re excited to endorse @suzanna-shkreli.bsky.social for Michigan Secretary of State! 🎉 With experience in ensuring safe and lawful elections, as well as emergency preparedness, we know Shkreli is prepared to safeguard our democracy by ensuring the rights and safety of Michigan’s voters.
We’re excited to endorse Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for Illinois House of Representatives, District 40! 🎉 Since he was 13 years old, he has fought alongside his community to raise wages, expand healthcare, protect immigrants, and invest in housing, education, and mental health resources.
February 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
We’re excited to endorse Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for Illinois House of Representatives, District 40! 🎉 Since he was 13 years old, he has fought alongside his community to raise wages, expand healthcare, protect immigrants, and invest in housing, education, and mental health resources.
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna Guadalupe Rivera as they run for Illinois House of Representatives, District 1! 🎉 For over twenty years, Rivera has played an active role in their community, both as a bilingual educator in public schools and as a community organizer.
February 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna Guadalupe Rivera as they run for Illinois House of Representatives, District 1! 🎉 For over twenty years, Rivera has played an active role in their community, both as a bilingual educator in public schools and as a community organizer.
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna and School Board Member Erin Chan Ding for Illinois House of Representatives, District 52! 🎉 If elected, she aims to advocate for good paying union jobs, culturally responsive curricula, and access to early childhood education.
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
We’re proud to endorse NAL alumna and School Board Member Erin Chan Ding for Illinois House of Representatives, District 52! 🎉 If elected, she aims to advocate for good paying union jobs, culturally responsive curricula, and access to early childhood education.
We’re excited to endorse Council Member @arlenechintempe.bsky.social as she runs to continue representing her community! 🎉 In her next term, she aims to expand social services for houseless individuals, and to advance Tempe’s sustainability agenda.
February 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM
We’re excited to endorse Council Member @arlenechintempe.bsky.social as she runs to continue representing her community! 🎉 In her next term, she aims to expand social services for houseless individuals, and to advance Tempe’s sustainability agenda.
We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the 1st round of our 2026 New American endorsees! 🚀 These 12 #NALAF endorsed New American candidates endeavor to lead bold, inclusive reforms from City Council all the way to Congress.
To learn more, visit nalaf.org/2026-endorsed-candidates
To learn more, visit nalaf.org/2026-endorsed-candidates
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the 1st round of our 2026 New American endorsees! 🚀 These 12 #NALAF endorsed New American candidates endeavor to lead bold, inclusive reforms from City Council all the way to Congress.
To learn more, visit nalaf.org/2026-endorsed-candidates
To learn more, visit nalaf.org/2026-endorsed-candidates
NALAF’s 2026 endorsement cycle is now open! 🚀
Candidates in the February, March and April primary elections must apply by Monday, January 5th. The final application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 2026.
To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/NALAF26Endorsements
Candidates in the February, March and April primary elections must apply by Monday, January 5th. The final application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 2026.
To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/NALAF26Endorsements
December 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
NALAF’s 2026 endorsement cycle is now open! 🚀
Candidates in the February, March and April primary elections must apply by Monday, January 5th. The final application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 2026.
To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/NALAF26Endorsements
Candidates in the February, March and April primary elections must apply by Monday, January 5th. The final application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 2026.
To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/NALAF26Endorsements
And our 2025 numbers are finalized: 77% of our endorsees have won their races! ✨ Thank you to each and everyone of this year's cohort for investing time in our communities.
❤️ Inspired by us? Keep the momentum going and donate to our movement today at bit.ly/GiveNALAF
❤️ Inspired by us? Keep the momentum going and donate to our movement today at bit.ly/GiveNALAF
December 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
And our 2025 numbers are finalized: 77% of our endorsees have won their races! ✨ Thank you to each and everyone of this year's cohort for investing time in our communities.
❤️ Inspired by us? Keep the momentum going and donate to our movement today at bit.ly/GiveNALAF
❤️ Inspired by us? Keep the momentum going and donate to our movement today at bit.ly/GiveNALAF
Congratulations to @forakbarali.bsky.social on winning his runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives, District 106! 🎉 At the age of 21, he becomes the youngest elected member to the state General Assembly.
December 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Congratulations to @forakbarali.bsky.social on winning his runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives, District 106! 🎉 At the age of 21, he becomes the youngest elected member to the state General Assembly.
The results of the 2025 General Election revealed a powerful truth: New Americans are not just qualified political candidates, they are the leaders our democracy craves. Learn more and view this year's Post-Election Trends Fact Sheet at bit.ly/NALAF25Trends.
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The results of the 2025 General Election revealed a powerful truth: New Americans are not just qualified political candidates, they are the leaders our democracy craves. Learn more and view this year's Post-Election Trends Fact Sheet at bit.ly/NALAF25Trends.
75% of our endorsees have won their races! ⭐️ 52 wins were secured at the ballot this year.
We are incredibly proud to share these victories with all of you this year, and can’t wait to see how these accomplishments shape our movement in the coming year!
#PeopleLikeUs #DemocracyNeedsImmigrants
We are incredibly proud to share these victories with all of you this year, and can’t wait to see how these accomplishments shape our movement in the coming year!
#PeopleLikeUs #DemocracyNeedsImmigrants
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
75% of our endorsees have won their races! ⭐️ 52 wins were secured at the ballot this year.
We are incredibly proud to share these victories with all of you this year, and can’t wait to see how these accomplishments shape our movement in the coming year!
#PeopleLikeUs #DemocracyNeedsImmigrants
We are incredibly proud to share these victories with all of you this year, and can’t wait to see how these accomplishments shape our movement in the coming year!
#PeopleLikeUs #DemocracyNeedsImmigrants
Congratulations to Ruth Perez on winning her reelection for Renton (WA) City Council, District 6! 🎉 We know she will continue delivering for all her residents during this next term.
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Congratulations to Ruth Perez on winning her reelection for Renton (WA) City Council, District 6! 🎉 We know she will continue delivering for all her residents during this next term.
Congratulations to Bryan Yambe on winning his reelection for Pierce County, WA Council, District 5! 🎉 Having previously earned “Best Councilmember” by Fife Free Press and Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, we know he will continue to push forth important policies this next term!
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Congratulations to Bryan Yambe on winning his reelection for Pierce County, WA Council, District 5! 🎉 Having previously earned “Best Councilmember” by Fife Free Press and Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, we know he will continue to push forth important policies this next term!
We're rooting for @forakbarali.bsky.social as he heads to the runoff elections for Georgia State House District 106! ✨ Let’s be sure to keep up the momentum for him in this final stretch. The runoff election will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd.
To get involved, visit www.forakbarali.com
To get involved, visit www.forakbarali.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're rooting for @forakbarali.bsky.social as he heads to the runoff elections for Georgia State House District 106! ✨ Let’s be sure to keep up the momentum for him in this final stretch. The runoff election will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd.
To get involved, visit www.forakbarali.com
To get involved, visit www.forakbarali.com
Of this year's many historic firsts, we're excited to highlight our 2025 endorsee, @girmayzahilay.bsky.social! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼 He makes history as the first immigrant, the first refugee, and the youngest person ever elected to serve as King County Executive.
Girmay Zahilay makes history as youngest, first refugee elected as King County Executive
King County Executive Elect Girmay Zahilay is hitting the ground running as he prepares to take over the office later this month.
mynorthwest.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Of this year's many historic firsts, we're excited to highlight our 2025 endorsee, @girmayzahilay.bsky.social! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼 He makes history as the first immigrant, the first refugee, and the youngest person ever elected to serve as King County Executive.
Congratulations to @girmayzahilay.bsky.social on winning his election for King County (WA) Executive! 🎉 He is the first millennial, immigrant, and refugee elected to this position.
November 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Congratulations to @girmayzahilay.bsky.social on winning his election for King County (WA) Executive! 🎉 He is the first millennial, immigrant, and refugee elected to this position.
Congratulations to Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler on winning his re-election for Cambridge City Council, At-Large! 🎉 We know his continued efforts around affordability and sustainability will strengthen Cambridge in the long run!
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Congratulations to Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler on winning his re-election for Cambridge City Council, At-Large! 🎉 We know his continued efforts around affordability and sustainability will strengthen Cambridge in the long run!
Congratulations to Minita Sanghvi on winning her election for Saratoga County Supervisor! 🎉 She will be the first woman of color to serve as a Supervisor in Saratoga County. She will also be the first immigrant, first LGBTQ+ person, and first Hindu to serve in this position.
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Congratulations to Minita Sanghvi on winning her election for Saratoga County Supervisor! 🎉 She will be the first woman of color to serve as a Supervisor in Saratoga County. She will also be the first immigrant, first LGBTQ+ person, and first Hindu to serve in this position.