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Vallay Moua Varro takes office in Minnesota

Wed, 11/18/2009 - 16:23

Looks like the Asian American community could be gaining our own version of the Kenneday's, or at least the Sanchez sisters. That's Loretta and Linda Sanchez, two sisters from Orange County who both happen to be in Congress. In Minnesota, Vallay Moua Varro recently won her election to the St. Paul School Board, thus joining her sister, progressive hero and Minnesota State Senator Mee Moua, as an elected official.


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Asian American news

Mon, 11/16/2009 - 17:11

Here's a bunch of links to articles that you might find interesting.  Check on updates about Filipino Veterans, Vallay Varro, Raja Krishnamoorthi and more.

For many Asian Americans, cultural factors help limit recession's impact

Chinese-Americans see Obama's trip in unique light


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Asian American candidates vote results

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 10:21

There were quite a few Asian Americans on the ballot yesterday. Here are the raw numbers for some of the races that APAP was covering this past election cycle. Special congratulations to all the winners, including historic victors Mark Keam in Virginia and John Liu in New York City.

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Election Results

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 16:48
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Today's the big election day in parts of the country. We're keep an eye on results from New York City where several Asian Americans including John Liu, Kevin Kim, Margaret Chin, Peter Koo and Yen Chou are up for election, as well as Maine and Washington with their marriage equality referendums. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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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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Vallay Varro Runs for St. Paul School Board

Mon, 08/17/2009 - 22:15

Speaking of local candidates, we just got an email from APAP member Yee Chang in Minnesota. Yee is married to State Senator Mee Moua and it looks like his sister-in-law, Vallay Moua Varro, is following in her sister's footsteps. From Vallay's campaign website:


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