North Carolina Poised to Elect First Ever Muslim Woman and Other Trailblazing Candidates with Support From New American Leaders Action Fund
NEW YORK—The New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) celebrated three endorsed candidates from the North Carolina slate who are moving on to the general election.
“Candidates like Ronnie Chatterji, Nida Allam, and Ricky Hurtado are firsts in their communities; unafraid to own their New American identities and run community-based campaigns to change the face of leadership,” said Sayu Bhojwani, founder and president of NALAF. “The strength of their campaigns heading into the general election is just one sign of the support for our movement and the political power of the New American Majority. These candidates are the future of our democracy and will create a government that represents and works for all people, not just the pale, stale, and male establishment."
Should they win in November, Ronnie Chatterji will be the first Asian American to hold the office of State Treasurer. Nida Allam would also be the first Muslim American woman elected in North Carolina.
“Even in traditionally conservative states like North Carolina, the New American Majority is a formidable political force with the power to swing elections,” Bhojwani continued. “We are organizing, registering new voters, and turning out to vote in historic numbers. Last night’s victories from our NALAF-endorsed candidates, all the way up to Joe Biden’s race for the presidency, are an example of our growing political power. 2020 is our year to flex our political might, take our place at the table, and usher in a new era of inclusive leadership.”
The New American Leaders Action Fund endorsed four candidates in North Carolina ahead of the Super Tuesday primary election. The endorsed candidates moving ahead to the general election are:
Nida Allam, Durham County Board of Commissioners
Ronnie Chatterji, State Treasurer
Ricky Hurtado, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 63
For more information on these endorsed candidates and to learn more about the New American Leaders Action Fund, please visit nalaf.org.