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Hi John,
Underinvestment in GOTV and elections infrastructure. Establishment blacklists against progressive challengers. Opponents flush with corporate and real estate money.
This is the battlefield New American candidates contested this year. Although the odds were stacked against us, NAL alumni WON BIG, for an overall win rate of 65%.
As someone invested in New American communities, you have helped NAL claim real victories for inclusive democracy!
Here are some alum who won using NAL’s campaign playbook:
- Steven Raga won his New York State Assembly race to become the first Filipino to be elected to office in the state. Steven ran on housing, healthcare, education, and support for small businesses.
- Analise Ortiz used her campaign to develop progressive political infrastructure in her district, using a robust field program and fundraising in New American communities to avoid corporate influence. She won a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, outraising all of her competitors and running on a platform of affordable housing and economic justice.
- Anupam Chugh Sidhu won her re-election race for Plymouth-Canton School Board, relying on her 25 year record of working in public education and history of serving students despite rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in the school district.
These are tangible gains in representation for our communities, and your faith in this new vision of democracy has been critical.
The NAL Network, the community we’ve built together, has been a backbone for New American campaigns this year. You’ve helped these candidates persevere despite bleak prospects for victory at the ballot box.
We are charting a new path to victory, which relies on authentic community-building and real accountability to immigrants, women, and working class families.
Are you ready to send out-of-touch candidates packing? Donate $500, $250, $100, or $75 to NAL today and help us train our newest immigrant advocates in office.
There’s so much to be done, and I am confident our network will rise to the occasion. Wishing you a joyful and safe New Year!
With Gratitude,
Ghida Dagher
CEO & President
New American Leaders
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