STATEMENT: AAPI Victory Alliance Endorses Pioneering AAPI Candidates for Minnesota State Legislative Races

WASHINGTON — Today, AAPI Victory Alliance announced its slate of endorsements for Minnesota midterm elections. Among the endorsements are:

From 2010 to 2020, the number of eligible AAPI voters in Minnesota grew by 73% - AAPIs were the fastest-growing portion of the state’s electorate! Despite being the fastest-growing voting group, AAPIs are vastly underrepresented in elected offices. AAPI Victory Alliance aims to change that with these endorsements and by encouraging more AAPIs to get civically engaged.

 

AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore issued the following statement:

“I am honored to lead the AAPI Victory Alliance in announcing our endorsements of these trailblazing candidates, working to build community power in Minnesota. During a year when civil rights and liberties have been under attack, building power from within the AAPI community is crucial to the safety, wellbeing, and livelihood of Asian and Pacific Islanders across America.”

“Since 2016, we’ve seen a resurgence in the focus on state and local elections. We’ve also seen unprecedented levels of civic and electoral engagement in the AAPI community. These two things go hand-in-hand and we are proud to work together with AAPI candidates and allies to build a democracy that is inclusive and reflective of the diversity of this nation.”

Minnesota House of Representative Candidate for District 36A, Susie Strom issued the following statement: 

“I am proud to receive this endorsement from AAPI Victory Alliance. As a U.S. Army veteran, a Korean American adoptee, and a working mom, I am running for Minnesota’s House of Representatives for District 36A because I want to continue to serve our community, state, and nation. I care deeply about the future of our community; therefore, I will advocate for strong public schools, quality and affordable healthcare, and economic prosperity, while fighting for reproductive rights.”  

 

Minnesota House of Representative Candidate for District 63A, Samantha Sencer-Mura issued the following statement: 

“As an educator, a mother, and a community leader, I have a vision for a Minnesota in which our policies reflect our values. This is why I am honored to receive an endorsement from AAPI Victory Alliance. I am dedicated to working towards quality public schools, climate justice, racial justice, and healthcare for all. I believe Asian American leaders are often underestimated and I am proud to be part of building power for the AAPI at the Minnesota State Capitol.”

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AAPI Victory Alliance works to build Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) political power across the country by providing education on progressive issues; creating and advocating for policies that affect our communities; and building alliances with organizations to help AAPIs exert their power and be the margin of victory at the local, state, and national levels

Dikshant Rajbhandari