CAPA21 is co-sponsoring a fundraiser for Connie on March 19 at 5:30 p.m. in San Francisco’s Japantown. Click here for the event flyer or RSVP here.

Respected AANHPI community organizations and leaders continue to join Connie Chan’s campaign to become the first Asian American Member of Congress from San Francisco. This week, she announced the endorsement of CAPA21, a political action committee serving the AANHPI community, co-founded by Dale Minami and chaired by Tamlyn Tomita.

“I immigrated to America at 13 and grew up in a one-bedroom, rent-controlled apartment in Chinatown with my mother and brother. Today, I’m running for Congress – that’s what democracy looks like in America,” said Chan. “I’m honored to have the distinguished leaders at CAPA21 on my side as we fight for a fairer, stronger nation.”

“We need Connie Chan in Washington fighting for health care, protections for small businesses, workers’ and union rights, and increased support for families, seniors, and immigrants who are struggling because of the MAGA regime,” said Tamlyn Tomita, CAPA21 Chair. “CAPA21 is proud to endorse Connie Chan for Congress to fight back against Trump, rebuild our middle class, strengthen the safety net, and protect our rights.”

CAPA21 is a political action committee investing in candidates, field operations, and projects to advance AANHPI political empowerment. CAPA21 has roots in the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans, founded in 1987 as one of the country’s first Asian American PACs. In addition to Tomita and Minami, the PAC’s leadership includes political veterans Maeley Tom and Ginger Lew.

This latest endorsement continues Chan’s momentum in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi. Just last week, the Chan campaign announced endorsements from the Working Families Party, National Nurses United, San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798, San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council, AFT 2121 representing educators at City College of San Francisco, and the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club. A full list of endorsements can be found online at conniechansf.com.

For more information on the CAPA21 PAC, visit https://capa21.com.

CAPA21 is co-sponsoring a fundraiser for Connie on March 19 at 5:30 p.m. in San Francisco’s Japantown. Click here for the event flyer or RSVP here.