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Indian American Impact endorses South Asian candidates
Since its establishment in 2016, Indian American Impact has endorsed and backed 166 candidates nationwide, playing a pivotal role in the significant increase of Indian and South Asian American representation in politics
Impact has directed over US$20 million to candidates / X-@IA_Impact
Indian American Impact has released its latest round of endorsements, bringing the total number of endorsed candidates for the 2024 election cycle to 35.
Indian American Impact has endorsed several candidates for various positions in the 2024 election cycle. In Arizona, incumbent Ravi Shah is endorsed for the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. In Georgia, Ashwin Ramaswami is endorsed for State Senate District 48.
We’re thrilled to endorse @ashwinforga for GA State Senate District 48! An alumnus of our Desis Lead program, Ashwin would be the first Indian American and Gen Z member in the Georgia State Senate if elected.
— Indian American Impact (@IA_Impact) April 8, 2024
We're proud to support young leaders like him who are bringing change. pic.twitter.com/dBMnTKYQoH
New York endorsements include incumbent Zohran Mamdani for State Assembly District 36 and Jeremy Cooney for State Senate District 56.
We’re honored to endorse @jeremycooneyroc for re-election to NY State Senate District 56!
— Indian American Impact (@IA_Impact) April 8, 2024
From improving public safety and access to healthcare to fostering economic growth, Jeremy is deeply committed to building a brighter future for all New Yorkers. pic.twitter.com/WoXdXKpsQr
Pavan Parikh is endorsed for Hamilton County Clerk of Courts in Ohio and incumbent Nikil Saval is endorsed for State Senate District 1 in Pennsylvania.
We’re proud to endorse @NikilSaval for re-election to PA State Senate District 1! Since taking office, Nikil has been a fierce advocate for housing, climate, and worker justice.
— Indian American Impact (@IA_Impact) April 8, 2024
If elected, he will continue to build a better Philadelphia and Pennsylvania that works for all. pic.twitter.com/LksSodpTYh
In Texas, Sumbel Zeb was endorsed by Indian American Impact for Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, Taral Patel for Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 3, Nabil Shike for Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 3, Ashika Ganguly for Austin City Council District 10, and Suleman Lalani for State House District 76.
We’re proud to endorse @DoctorLalani for re-election to TX State House District 76!
— Indian American Impact (@IA_Impact) April 8, 2024
In his first term, Dr. Lalani expanded mental healthcare services on Texas campuses, protected public schools, and was a co-recipient of the AAPI Caucus “Freshman Legislator of the Year” award. pic.twitter.com/AjARdwp3dm
Since its establishment in 2016, Indian American Impact has endorsed and backed 166 candidates nationwide, playing a pivotal role in the significant increase of Indian and South Asian American representation in politics.
Through targeted investments and grassroots initiatives, Impact has directed over $20 million to candidates, along with extensive voter mobilization and policy advocacy campaigns. These efforts have empowered South Asian American voices and facilitated meaningful change in communities across the country.
Taher Hasanali, Indian American Impact’s national political director said, “South Asian Americans are ascending to positions of leadership in public service at an extraordinary rate. Today, we’re proud to unequivocally support 11 Indian and South Asian Americans in six states running for office across all levels of local and state government: city council to state senate.”
“Each of these trailblazers is committed to championing our community’s priorities such as public education and increasing access to healthcare. Their unwavering commitment promises to enhance the lives of all Americans, while paving the way for future generations of South Asian leaders,” he added.
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