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Asian American Action Fund Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45 Congressional Seat
Tran Advances to the General Election with Support from Gardena City Councilwoman Kim Nguyen-Penaloza
Asian American Action Fund Endorses U.S. Congressman Andy Kim for New Jersey’s U.S. Senate Seat in 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund), a prominent political action committee dedicated to amplifying the voices and influence of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, proudly announced its endorsement of Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and his bid for U.S. Senate.
Asian American Action Fund Endorses U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono for Re-Election
WASHINGTON, DC – The Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) is thrilled to announce its endorsement of U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono for re-election. This decision recognizes Senator Hirono’s tireless and ongoing work on behalf of the AAPI community.
AAAFund Denounces SCOTUS Decisions on Affirmative Action and LGBTQ Rights
Washington, D.C., June 30th, 2023 – The AAAFund (Asian American Action Fund) strongly condemns the recent decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) regarding Affirmative Action and LGBTQ rights. These rulings threaten the principles of equality, justice, and inclusion that are essential to a fair and thriving society.
AAAFund Endorses Helen Gym for Mayor of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, Democratic Mayoral candidate Helen Gym announced that she earned the endorsement of Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, collecting a high profile boost from one of the country’s boldest voices for racial, economic, and climate justice. Gym also announced support from the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Victory Fund.
Asian American Action Fund Statement On Nomination of Julie Su for Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced their intent to nominate Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su for Labor Secretary. In response, Ally Mark, executive director of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) released the following statement.
Asian American Action Fund Statement On U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden’s Racist Remarks
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden’s (TX-05) racist remarks questioning U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu’s (CA-28) loyalty to the United States, Ally Mark, executive director of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) released the following statement.
Asian American Action Fund Endorses California State Senator Dave Min for California’s 47th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) endorsed State Senator Dave Min for California’s 47th Congressional District. Vacated by fellow AAAFund-endorsee Representative Katie Porter, the 47th District includes one of the largest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the country.
The Board of the Asian American Action Fund Endorses Julie Su for Secretary of Labor
February 10, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) endorses Julie Su for the nation’s next Secretary of Labor. Su currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of Labor. The Board was proud to support Su’s nomination for the Secretary of Labor role in 2020. Su is a trailblazing leader focused on the needs of workers from her time representing female immigrant garment workers to serving as California Secretary of Labor, and now in her current position.
National AAPI Groups Host Election Cycle Debrief on Critical AAPI Vote
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Asian American Action Fund, ASPIRE PAC, Asian American Power Network, and National AAPI Power Fund hosted an election cycle debrief to discuss the growing influence of the AAPI community in Democratic politics.
The Board of the Asian American Action Fund Congratulates Senator Raphael Warnock On His Re-Election
December 12, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) congratulates Senator Raphael Warnock on his re-election to the United States Senate. On Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, Georgia elected a Black man to a full six-year Senate term for the first time in its history, a man who helms the same church once led by the State’s and our country’s most iconic civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Board of the Asian American Action Fund Congratulates Representative Ted Lieu on His Historic Election to Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
December 2, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) congratulates Representative Ted Lieu on his historic election to Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Representative Lieu has long been an important voice for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Congress and currently serves as the Whip in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). He will be the first Asian American elected to a House Leadership position.
Asian American Action Fund Board Renews Call for Diverse Battleground State of Nevada to Host First in the Nation Primary Following 2022 Midterm Election
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) reiterated its strong support for Nevada, a state with a significant Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population, in its bid to host the First-In-The-Nation presidential primary in 2024 and beyond. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee is scheduled to meet on December 1st to decide on potential changes to the order of early states in the primary. The AAAFund previously endorsed Nevada’s application to hold the first nominating contest in July.
The Board of the Asian American Action Fund Congratulates Endorsed Candidates on 2022 Midterm Election Victories
November 17, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) congratulates its slate of endorsed candidates for a historically successful 2022 midterm election. Against so many odds, AAAFund-endorsed candidates won across the country in some of the most contentious, high-profile races.