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Ravi Sangisetty announces run for Congress

Tue, 10/20/2009 - 11:40

Louisiana Attorney and Democrat Ravi Sangisetty officially announced his candidacy for Congress today. He's running in an open seat that being vacated by Democrat Charlie Melancon. As we reported earlier, Ravi has raised the most money so far in this race. Here's the press release from his campaign.

I am very pleased to announce my candidacy for United States Representative for Louisiana's Third Congressional District.


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John Liu for Mayor of New York?

Tue, 10/13/2009 - 07:40

Jeesh, the man hasn't even won his race for State Comptroller and already people are openly discussing current City Councilmember John Liu as Mayor of New York City in 2013. In this article in City Hall, entitled "Liu York City," (I sense a lot of bad puns from the Daily News and Post in the future), writer Sal Gentile discusses the success of Liu's current campaign and how it could lead to even greater heights.


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Mark Keam Fundraiser, This Tuesday in DC

Sun, 10/11/2009 - 09:32

Make History -- Help Elect the First APA to the VA State Assembly. Come to the Mark Keam Reception at K St Lounge (1301 K ST NW). Dem Candidate for VA House of Delegates. Special Guest: Yul Kwon, Winner of  "Survivor: Cook Islands"

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009
7-9pm (*Open Bar until 8:00 p.m.; *Light Appetizers will be served)

Please Join Hosts: Mike Collins, Irene Lin, Junelle Cavero, Irene Bueno, K Street Lounge, The AAA Fund & The AAA Fund for Young Professionals


S.J. Jung suspends campaign

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 11:11

City Council Candidate S.J. Jung Announces Discontinuation of his Campaign for November General Elections


Manan Trivedi starts off with strong fundraising numbers

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 21:10

Great news out Philadelphia.  Congressional candidate Manan Trivedi, who was recently endorsed by APAP PAC, has just released his fundraising tally for his first quarter and he's raised over $110,000. Great job. To support Manan's candidacy, we've set up a fundraising page. Please consider donating to him.

Trivedi Establishes Strong Financial Support In Only 23 Days


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Republican Sasha Gong stereotypes Asian American voters

Mon, 09/21/2009 - 10:43

Here's a crazy post over at Bluecommonwealth.com, Bizarre Comments by Republican Opponent of Cherniele Herring.


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Manan Trivedi shakes up race; come meet him at Philly Dem Sum

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 09:01

When Iraq War veteran and physician Manan Trivedi declared his candidacy for Congress, a lot of people in his suburban Philadelphia district of PA-06 were caught off-guard. But now, having met the first-time candidate, they are taking a hard look at his chances. Here's a great piece that sums up the waves Trivedi has caused.


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Colleen Hanabusa set to run for Congress

Wed, 09/16/2009 - 09:15

Here's some exciting news out of Hawaii. Democrat Colleen Hanabusa, the state Senate president, is expected to soon announce her candidacy for the First Congressional District in Hawaii. That's the seat being vacated by current Representative Neil Abercrombie who is stepping down to run for Governor.


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Vallay Varro advances in St. Paul School Board race

Tue, 09/15/2009 - 22:40

In addition to the big races in New York City today, primaries were also held in Minnesota for St. Paul Mayor and several of the seats on the school board. The results are in and progressive Asian American candidate Vallay Varro has advanced to the run-off in November.


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Garrett Yee, candidate for 20th Assembly District in CA

Tue, 09/15/2009 - 11:11

In an effort to learn more about some exciting new candidates and to help others who are thinking of running for public office, APAP's blog is starting a new occasional series subtitled, "Why I am Running?" To start off, we have Garrett Yee who is running for the 20th Assembly District in California. Here is a link to his website.

Why am I running?


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