AAPI Victory Fund and Indian American Impact Fund endorse North Carolina’s Nida Allam and Veermont’s Kesha Ram Hinsdale
After their remarkable run in the 2020 and 2021 elections, several Indian American candidates, including women are vying to make history making runs for the US Congress this year.
Among them Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam, running from North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District and Vermont State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale seeking the State’s only seat in the US House of Representatives.
Both Democratic candidates have received endorsements from AAPI Victory Fund, and Indian American Impact Fund, leading community advocacy organizations.
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“As elected leaders and champions for the progressive movement in their respective states, Nida and Kesha have made strides for not only the AAPI community but for all of their constituents,” AAPI Victory Fund Founder and Chairman Shekar Narasimhan stated.
“They continue to dedicate themselves to ensuring that progress leaves no one behind,” he said. “We are honored to endorse these two exemplary candidates who will make history when elected to Congress as they strive to make a positive impact on our country. We look forward to supporting them both on their path to Congress.”
“Our team is extremely honored to endorse Nida Allam and Kesha Ram Hinsdale for Congress,” Indian American Impact Fund Executive Director Neil Makhija stated. “Both Nida and Kesha uphold the progressive and justice-oriented values that we at IMPACT are thrilled to support in tandem.”
“As Indian-Americans, Nida and Kesha’s bids for public office serve as a reminder that Indian-Americans are deeply underrepresented in American government.
“The historic strides that they’ve made in their respective states are just the beginning for Indian-American and AAPI communities to have a seat at the political table, and we’re excited to see how they continue to prioritize marginalized communities come midterms, and beyond,” Makhija added.
“It’s wonderful to see so many South Asians and South Asian women running for Congress this cycle,” Indian American US House member Pramila Jayapal stated.
“They certainly bring a strong set of assets to the table, and will energize a whole new community of voters,” she stated. I may be the first, but I certainly won’t be the last.”
“I am honored to be endorsed by the AAPI Victory Fund and Indian American Impact,” Nida Allam stated. “The Indian-American community needs more representation at the highest levels, and I’m proud to be supported by these champions for our community.”
“As a Member of Congress, I’ll fight for the progressive policies that working families across North Carolina need.”
Read: AAPI VICTORY FUND AND INDIAN AMERICAN IMPACT FUND ENDORSE HISTORY-MAKING CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES NIDA ALLAM AND KESHA RAM HINSDALE (January 24, 2022)
“If elected as Vermont’s first Congresswoman, I look forward to working with AAPI Victory Fund, Indian American Impact and Representative Pramila Jayapal to build a bigger coalition for racial, economic, and social justice,” Hinsdale stated.
“They have challenged politics as usual, amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities and fighting for the issues that working Vermonters care about. I am honored to have earned this endorsement,” she added.