Hey John,

Did you know that Black women and Latinas outnumber their male counterparts in state legislatures? And that in Arizona, New Americans have the highest levels of representation? What about the fact that in nine states, there is not a single New American serving in the state legislature?

These are just three of the new facts we uncover in our newest report, the State of New American Representation: State Legislatures in 2022! 

Building off of the State of Representation 2020, our brand new research highlights both new gains and continued gaps in New American representation across state legislatures. We examine how representation for both gender and ethnicity have changed in just two years and present five new recommendations on how representational parity can be achieved in all state legislatures.

Then once you've read the report, let us know how your state stacks up! Join the conversation online using #StateofRep22 to share where your state stands in the rankings. And, if you're feeling inspired, sign up for Ready to Lead: Online to learn how you can become your community's next legislator, city councilmember, school board member, or public servant! 

Regardless of your next steps, we're so grateful to have you with us in the movement to empower New Americans to keep running, winning, and leading in state legislatures and beyond.

Onwards,
Ghida Dagher
President
New American Leaders