John, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the strength, leadership, and resilience of the AAPI community.

At Run for Something, we’re proud to support AAPI candidates across the country who are making an impact in their communities and shaping a more inclusive future. And today, I want to highlight three rising leaders we’ve endorsed who are making a genuine difference:

Charlene Wang — Candidate for Oakland City Council, District 2, CA: An environmental engineer and public policy expert, Charlene is fighting for renewable energy jobs, safer neighborhoods, and equity in housing.

Ajmeri Hoque — Candidate for Franklin County Municipal Court Judge, OH: Born in Bangladesh, Ajmeri’s running for judge to bring fairness, compassion, and deep understanding to every person in her courtroom.

Samar Khan — School Board Director, Lower Merion School District, PA: An educator and proud Lower Merion resident, Samar believes in the power of public schools to change lives — and she’s stepping up to protect them.

These candidates are just a few of the changemakers we’re proud to support this year. Their work matters — not just this month, but every day. And if you want to help elect more leaders like Charlene, Ajmeri, and Samar, we hope you’ll consider making a donation today to support our work.

Thanks for celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with us.

Craig Valdez

Associate Director of National Partnerships

Run for Something

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