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Hanabusa and Trivedi Gain Support

Here's a new press release from the DCCC.  They've just added two Asian American progressives to their list of candidates they'll be supporting in the fall: Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) and Manan Trivedi (PA-06). Both candidates are trying to take over red seats and both have been endorsed by APAP.

DCCC Announces Second Round of Red to Blue Candidates 


Manan Trivedi named as Truman National Security Fellow

Here's the latest press release from APAP-PAC endorsed candidate Manan Trivedi. Again, Trivedi is running in the open seat for PA-06 and has an excellent shot at turning the seat blue, especially with announcements like this:


Manan Trivedi's Statement on Afghanistan

Reaction to President Obama's plan to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan has been decidely mixed with some resistance from progressive members of Congress. Joining this chorus is APAP PAC-endorsed candidate Manan Trivedi who just released this statement. 


Surya Yalamanchili becomes sixth South Asian to run for Congress

Add reality-TV contestant Surya Yalamanchili to the growing list of South Asians running for Congress.


Manan Trivedi snags major endorsement

Things are starting to get interesting in PA-06. That's where physician, Iraq War veteran and APAP-PAC endorsed candidate Manan Trivedi has not only posted strong numbers in his first fundraising quarter, but also now snagged another major endorsement. PA State Senator Andrew Dinniman has come out with an endorsement of Trivedi.


Indian Americans running for Congress

Here at APAP, we've reported quite a few times on the number of South Asians running for Congress this election cycle. It's a stellar group including announced candidates physician Ami Bera in CA-03, Iraq War Veteran Manan Trivedi in PA-06, State Senator Raj Goyle in KS-04 and attorney Ravi Sangisetty in LA-03, as well as rumored candidate Reshma Saujani in NY-14. Now it seems like others are noticing this trend as well.


Asian American candidates fundraising numbers

In the 2010 election cycle so far, six Asian Americans have officially announced their candidacies for Congress, not including the seven incumbents. We've reported on a few of the fundraising numbers already, but here's a handy chart that includes all their numbers for these challengers (and their key opponents) as of 9/30/2009.


Manan Trivedi starts off with strong fundraising numbers

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


Asian Pacific Americans for Progress Political Action Committee endorses Manan Trivedi for Congress

For Immediate Release Contact: Nina Ahmad, Ph.D.
267-304-1670
, nina@apaforprogress.com

Asian Pacific Americans for Progress Political Action Committee endorses Manan Trivedi for Congress

September 30, 2009 - In a unanimous decision, the Asian Pacific Americans for Progress Political Action Committee (APAP PAC) proudly endorsed Dr. Manan Trivedi for the Democratic Nomination for the Congressional Seat in the 6th District of Pennsylvania. 


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

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.