Ahead of Key Primaries, New American Leaders Action Fund Announces Next Slate of 2022 Endorsements

 With the renewed emphasis on the importance of upcoming state legislative and Congressional fights to protect fundamental rights, New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) announced its latest slate of endorsements for the 2022 election cycle. The candidates include:

  • Greg Casar, candidate for Texas’ 35th Congressional District

  • Ben Chou, candidate for Harris County, Texas Commissioner, Precinct 4

  • Nabeela Syed, candidate for Illinois State House, District 51

  • Elizabeth Velasco, candidate for Colorado State House, District 57

  • Celina Vasquez, Justice of the Peace in Brazos County, Texas, Precinct 4

“This week's news has underscored what New Americans have known for decades: We can no longer allow the pale, stale, and male establishment to dictate the future of our country. As we face mounting attacks on the right to vote, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, and immigrant rights, it has never been more important that we elect new leaders who understand and support those most impacted by policy decisions.” said Ghida Dagher, president of New American Leaders Action Fund.

“Our rights, our lives, and the future of our democracy are on the line. We need leaders in office who understand that and who stand with immigrant communities, communities of color, low income communities, and all who are most impacted by policy decisions,” she continued. “As proud members of New American communities, this slate of candidates understand what is at stake and are committed to creating the changes we need. Their progressive, people-powered campaigns are engaging voters from all communities, challenging outdated policies, and transforming political landscapes. 

“The time for politics as usual is over. Any candidate who wants to win must meaningfully include and engage with immigrants and communities of color—no exceptions. If we want to save our democracy and ensure that the hard-won rights we enjoy do not end with us, then it is up to all of us to take action right now in this election and hold candidates accountable to running community centered and solutions based campaigns that include all people, not just the white and wealthy. We are demanding our seat at the table and will not allow our voices or votes to be taken for granted.

“As the only national organization empowering and supporting New American candidates, NALAF is proud to endorse these trailblazing, community-centered candidates and we look forward to seeing them lead the way to a stronger, more inclusive democracy.”

For more information on these candidates, other 2022 endorsees and to learn more about the New American Leaders Action Fund, please visit nalaf.org.