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To our NAL Community,

Tuesday was an extraordinarily challenging day for immigrant and refugee communities across the country. This election cycle underscored the unprecedented challenges our communities face—political polarization, economic uncertainty, and rising discrimination. Divisive rhetoric targeting immigrants has only further highlighted the uphill battles that so many New Americans—and New American candidates and legislators—continue to face. Yet, despite these obstacles, these leaders have demonstrated extraordinary resilience, grounded in their immigrant values and an unwavering commitment to community and a democracy that represents all voices.

We know you may be feeling a mixture of emotions—sadness, frustration, and determination. But as we have done time and again, we stand together. The results of any election do not define the worth or strength of our immigrant communities. At New American Leaders and New American Leaders Action Fund (NAL/AF), we have seen this strength firsthand in the New Americans who stepped up to lead this year. They brought their communities’ voices and perspectives into the political arena, embodying the courage and integrity that our movement needs.

We couldn’t be prouder of our NAL alumni, 80 ran in 2024—the most in NAL’s history! Of those on the November ballot, 56% have won so far . These numbers may shift as final results come in, but one thing is certain: each of these candidates is a testament to the resilience of our communities and the future we are working toward. These numbers may shift as final results come in, but one thing is certain: each of these candidates is a testament to the resilience of our communities and the future we are working toward.

Win or lose, our candidates and communities’ bravery, their courage in the face of adversity, and their commitment to building a more inclusive democracy are victories in themselves. As supporters of NALAF, we hope you take pride in the role you’ve played in empowering these remarkable leaders and the transformative impact they continue to make across the country.

We’re a political home for those who have ever felt they didn’t belong in politics or that someone like them could not hold power. We’re here to tell you that you belong at New American Leaders and in political life. You are the leaders you’ve been waiting for. In moments like these, where uncertainty looms, we have to dig deep and find the leaders within ourselves. At NAL, we believe that leadership transcends party lines. True leadership is defined by courage, resilience, and a commitment to authentically representing and uplifting your community.

For New Americans, this election is a reminder that resilience and tenacity are essential in times of uncertainty. As the landscape shifts, we commit to grounding ourselves even more firmly in our heritage and values. True leadership is defined by dedication to community and an unshakeable belief in a democracy that truly includes us all.

Now, as we prepare to support the next cohort of New American leaders who will step into their power, we invite you to join us. You can make a difference by supporting a future leader [[link removed]] through one of our training programs, or by donating to help expand our governance work to guide and uplift newly elected legislators.

We will provide a certified update with a deeper analysis once all election results are finalized. Thank you for your steadfast support in advancing a democracy where every voice is valued and represented.



With gratitude,
Ghida Dagher
CEO/President, New American Leaders






2024 New American Leaders (NAL) General Election Alumni Update
Among our NAL alumni, 80 ran this cycle—the most in NAL’s history! Of those on the general election ballot, 56% have won so far . New American Leaders alumni continue to make significant strides in political representation, showcasing the impact of diverse leadership across the nation.

Alumni Statistics for 2024

*
Overall
Win
Rate
(so
far)
:
56%
*
Total
Alumni
Candidates
:
80
*
Women
Candidates
:
60%
(48/80)
*
Re-election
Candidates
:
37
*
Non-incumbents
:
43

Alumni Currently Serving by Office Level

*
State
Legislature:
33
*
City/Town/Village
Council:
13
*
School
Board:
11
*
U.S.
House
of
Representatives:
8
*
State
Senate:
7
*
Community
College
Board:
2
*
County-Level:
3
*
Mayor:
2
*
Statewide
Office:
1

Important Wins Within Our NAL Alumni Community
NAL alumni made significant strides in key races across the country, demonstrating their dedication to community-centered leadership and diversity:

*
Arizona
:
Brian
Garcia,
a
former
school
board
member,
topped
the
primary
vote
count
despite
declaring
his
candidacy
just
days
before
the
filing
deadline.
He
has
now
won
in
the
general
election
and
will
serve
as
a
state
legislator.


*
Massachusetts
:
At
just
24
years
old,
Tara
Hong
unseated
a
five-term
incumbent
to
win
a
seat
in
the
Massachusetts
State
Legislature.


*
Michigan
:

*
Ammara
Ansari
will
become
the
first
Pakistani
Muslim
woman—and
possibly
the
youngest—to
serve
on
the
Canton
Township
Council.
She
joins
fellow
alum
Tania
Ganguly,
who
also
won
re-election
on
Tuesday.


*
Eleanor
Moreno
made
history
as
the
first
non-binary
person
elected
to
the
Grand
Rapids
School
Board,
securing
the
top
vote.




*
Nevada
:

*
Jovan
Jackson
was
elected
to
the
Nevada
State
Legislature
as
the
first
biracial,
formerly
incarcerated
North
Las
Vegas
resident
to
hold
this
seat.


*
Aaron
Bautista,
a
teacher
and
community
organizer,
won
a
seat
on
the
University
of
Nevada
Board
of
Regents.




*
Texas
:
Ivan
Niño
led
the
vote
in
a
special
election
for
El
Paso
City
Council
and
will
advance
to
the
runoff
on
December
12,
2024.



NAL alumni contested key races, showcasing their commitment to their communities and the power of diverse leadership:

*
Sen.
Dave
Min
(CA-47)
:
Running
for
U.S.
Congress
in
a
competitive
district,
Min,
a
second-generation
Korean
American,
has
served
in
the
California
State
Senate
since
2020.


*
Hon.
Yadira
Caraveo
(CO-8)
:
Seeking
re-election
in
Colorado’s
most
competitive
congressional
district.



Beyond our alumni, several New Americans achieved significant electoral victories nationwide, marking historic milestones:

*
Yassamin
Ansari
(AZ-03)
:
Will
become
the
first
Middle
Eastern/North
African
woman
to
represent
Arizona
in
the
U.S.
Congress.


*
Andy
Kim
:
Elected
as
New
Jersey's
first
Korean
American
Senator.


*
Yara
Zokaie
(CO-HD52)
:
Elected
as
the
first
Iranian
American
to
join
the
Colorado
State
House.


*
Cindy
Nava
(NM-SD09)
:
A
former
DACA
recipient,
now
elected
to
the
New
Mexico
Legislature.



These achievements underscore the expanding influence and representation of immigrant communities in U.S. governance.

2024 General Election Trends and Takeaways

*
Arizona *
AZ
Prop
139
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passed,
which
enshrines
the
right
to
abortion.


*
AZ
Prop
314
[[link removed](2024)]
passed
which
essentially
deputizes
local
law
enforcement
to
arrest
and
detain
people
they
suspect
of
being
undocumented
and
allow
local
judges
to
order
deportations.


*
AZ
Prop
133
[[link removed](2024)]
failed
which
would
have
required
partisan
primary
elections
for
partisan
offices
and
prohibit
primary
elections
where
all
candidates,
regardless
of
political
party
affiliation,
run
in
the
same
primary
election,
such
as
top-two,
top-four,
and
top-five
primaries.




*
California

*
Several
still
to
be
called
Congressional
seats
could
be
the
deciding
factor
in
who
has
the
majority
in
the
US
House
of
Representatives.


*
Our
alumnus,
Dave
Min,
is
in
a
tight
race
that
could
be
one
of
the
deciding
races
for
the
US
House
of
Representatives
majority
for
the
Democrats.
He
is
trailing
his
Republican
opponent
by
3,000
votes
with
66%
reporting
in.




*
Colorado

*
Amendment
79
[[link removed](2024)]
passed
which
provides
for
a
state
constitutional
right
to
abortion
and
repeal
provision
banning
the
use
of
public
funds
for
abortions.


*
Proposition
131
[[link removed](2024)]
failed
which
would
have
established
top-four
primaries
and
ranked-choice
voting
(RCV)
for
federal
and
state
offices
in
Colorado.




*
Florida

*
Amendment
4
[[link removed](2024)]
failed
to
pass
which
would
have
provided
for
a
state
constitutional
right
to
abortion
before
fetal
viability.
The
amendment
received
support
by
57%
of
the
voters,
but
did
not
clear
the
60%
threshold
required
to
pass.




*
Georgia

*
Cobb
County
GA
false
bomb
threats,
poll
sites
evacuated
[[link removed]]
.
It
was
debunked
by
the
FBI
but
this
stir-up
in
a
heavily
POC-dominated
county
poll
site
could
have
led
to
voter
suppression.




*
Michigan

*
Democrats
face
a
potential
loss
of
their
narrow
majority
in
the
Michigan
State
House,
which
stood
at
just
a
two-seat
lead
heading
into
this
election.
As
results
continue
to
be
counted,
we
are
closely
watching
the
outcomes
of
approximately
15
undecided
races.
Losing
control
of
the
House
would
end
Michigan’s
two-year
Democratic
trifecta
in
state
politics.




*
Nevada

*
Question
6
[[link removed](2024)]
passed
which
provides
for
a
state
constitutional
right
to
abortion
before
fetal
viability.


*
Question
3
[[link removed](2024)]
failed
which
would
have
established
a
top-five
primaries
and
ranked-choice
voting
(RCV)
for
federal
and
state
offices
in
Nevada.




*
New
York

*
Prop
1
[[link removed](2024)]
passed,
which
provides
that
people
cannot
be
denied
rights
based
on
their
"ethnicity,
national
origin,
age,
and
disability"
or
"sex,
including
sexual
orientation,
gender
identity,
gender
expression,
pregnancy,
pregnancy
outcomes,
and
reproductive
healthcare
and
autonomy."





Thank you for your unwavering support in empowering New American leaders. We look forward to sharing certified results and a deeper analysis of alumni achievements. Together, we are building a stronger, more representative democracy.

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