About Our Endorsements
We are committed to increasing New American representation at all levels of office by supporting bold New American candidates running for office. We support candidates grounded in community who want to create an inclusive and welcoming country for New Americans and who are interested in creating a stronger, more inclusive democracy.
Candidates running for local, state, or congressional seats who are New Americans from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, including U.S. territories, who are able to demonstrate a strong connection to their heritage and who are active and engaged in their communities are encouraged to apply.
Apply today for a 2024 NALAF endorsement!
Important Dates
July 24, 2024 NALAF endorsement questionnaire opens
August 16, 2024 Priority deadline for 2024 endorsement applications
October 11, 2024 Final deadline for 2024 endorsement applications
Please allow at least 30 days from the priority deadline for your application to be processed. NALAF will make our best effort to process applications based on core state priorities and the state primary calendar.
Who We Endorse
Candidates running for local, state, or congressional seats who are New Americans from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, including U.S. territories, who demonstrate dedication to advancing democratic reforms and immigrant justice.
NALAF is committed to increasing New American representation at all levels of our democracy. Individuals are selected on values-based criteria, in addition to campaign viability.
Who should apply
New Americans with a demonstrated commitment to advancing democratic and immigration reforms at the statewide or municipal level.
NALAF has a core state model and will prioritize applicants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, and New York for the 2024 cycle. The endorsement process is not exclusive to those states. As such, New Americans from all 50 states and territories are encouraged to apply and will be considered for endorsements. New Americans that are first-time candidates will also be prioritized.
NALAF will prioritize New American Leaders (NAL) alumni who have undergone any of our core training programs and are values-aligned as reflected in their candidacies and campaigns. NAL, our 501(c)(3) affiliate organization, is movement building by training and coaching diverse candidates and campaign staff, in addition to building deep relationships in states where New Americans are ripe for exercising their political power.
New American women running for state legislature or any level of government. Women continue to be underrepresented in state legislatures and in municipal bodies. We will continue to help close the gender gap by endorsing women candidates.
New Americans who are committed to turning out a diverse coalition of voters.
New Americans running in cities and towns that have an emerging New American population. New Americans are running in emerging communities that are often overlooked by mainstream groups. NALAF is dedicated to building the bench in these municipalities.
*New American Leaders and New American Leaders Action Fund are separate organizations. New American Leaders is a 501 (c)(3) organization and does not coordinate or participate in any aspect of the endorsement process, candidate or campaign support, or any other partisan political activity.