About New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) Endorsements
We are committed to increasing New American representation at all levels of office by supporting bold New American candidates running for office. We support candidates grounded in community who want to create an inclusive and welcoming country for New Americans and who are interested in creating a healthy democracy for all.
Who NALAF Endorses
Candidates running for local, state, or congressional seats who are New Americans from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, including U.S. territories, who demonstrate dedication to advancing democratic reforms and immigrant justice.
NALAF is committed to increasing New American representation at all levels of our democracy. Individuals are selected on values-based criteria, in addition to campaign viability.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
May 19, 2025 at 11:59pm ET: Deadline for candidates with primaries in June or July
July 11, 2025 at 11:59pm ET:: Deadline for candidates with primaries in August or September
August 18, 2025 at 11:59pm ET: Third deadline
September 24, 2025 at 11:59pm ET: Final deadline to submit for the 2025 cycle
Please note you will need to create an SM Apply account and verify your account in your email before starting the application. Make sure to use an email you are able to log in to.
Who Should Apply for the NALAF Endorsement
- New Americans with a demonstrated commitment to advancing democratic and immigration reforms at the statewide or municipal level.
- NALAF will prioritize endorsements in regions with high populations of New Americans. New Americans from all 50 states and territories are encouraged to apply and will be considered for endorsements.
- NALAF will prioritize New American Leaders (NAL) alumni who have undergone any of our core training programs and are values-aligned as reflected in their candidacies and campaigns. NAL, our 501(c)(3) affiliate organization, is movement building by training and coaching diverse candidates and campaign staff, in addition to building deep relationships in states where New Americans are ripe for exercising their political power.
- New American women running for state legislature or any level of government. Women continue to be underrepresented in state legislatures and in municipal bodies. We will continue to help close the gender gap by endorsing women candidates.
- New Americans who are committed to turning out a diverse coalition of voters.
- First time candidates
- New Americans running in cities and towns that have an emerging New American population. New Americans are running in emerging communities that are often overlooked by mainstream groups. NALAF is dedicated to building the bench in these municipalities.
If you have any questions, please email our team at info@nalaf.org.
*New American Leaders and New American Leaders Action Fund are separate organizations. New American Leaders is a 501 (c)(3) organization and does not coordinate or participate in any aspect of the endorsement process, candidate or campaign support, or any other partisan political activity.
Endorsement Questionnaire 2025 - New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF)
About New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) Endorsements
We are committed to increasing New American representation at all levels of office by supporting bold New American candidates running for office. We support candidates grounded in community who want to create an inclusive and welcoming country for New Americans and who are interested in creating a healthy democracy for all.
Who NALAF Endorses
Candidates running for local, state, or congressional seats who are New Americans from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, including U.S. territories, who demonstrate dedication to advancing democratic reforms and immigrant justice.
NALAF is committed to increasing New American representation at all levels of our democracy. Individuals are selected on values-based criteria, in addition to campaign viability.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
May 19, 2025 at 11:59pm ET: Deadline for candidates with primaries in June or July
July 11, 2025 at 11:59pm ET:: Deadline for candidates with primaries in August or September
August 18, 2025 at 11:59pm ET: Third deadline
September 24, 2025 at 11:59pm ET: Final deadline to submit for the 2025 cycle
Please note you will need to create an SM Apply account and verify your account in your email before starting the application. Make sure to use an email you are able to log in to.
Who Should Apply for the NALAF Endorsement
- New Americans with a demonstrated commitment to advancing democratic and immigration reforms at the statewide or municipal level.
- NALAF will prioritize endorsements in regions with high populations of New Americans. New Americans from all 50 states and territories are encouraged to apply and will be considered for endorsements.
- NALAF will prioritize New American Leaders (NAL) alumni who have undergone any of our core training programs and are values-aligned as reflected in their candidacies and campaigns. NAL, our 501(c)(3) affiliate organization, is movement building by training and coaching diverse candidates and campaign staff, in addition to building deep relationships in states where New Americans are ripe for exercising their political power.
- New American women running for state legislature or any level of government. Women continue to be underrepresented in state legislatures and in municipal bodies. We will continue to help close the gender gap by endorsing women candidates.
- New Americans who are committed to turning out a diverse coalition of voters.
- First time candidates
- New Americans running in cities and towns that have an emerging New American population. New Americans are running in emerging communities that are often overlooked by mainstream groups. NALAF is dedicated to building the bench in these municipalities.
If you have any questions, please email our team at info@nalaf.org.
*New American Leaders and New American Leaders Action Fund are separate organizations. New American Leaders is a 501 (c)(3) organization and does not coordinate or participate in any aspect of the endorsement process, candidate or campaign support, or any other partisan political activity.