CAPA21 Endorses Peltola, Jackson, El-Sayed, Brown, Ossoff, and Talarico for Senate; Tokuda and Shah for House

The CAPA21 (Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans) political action committee announced its endorsement of candidates in six U.S. Senate and two U.S. House races. CAPA21 is chaired by Tamlyn Tomita. Its leadership includes co-founder Dale Minami and political veterans Maeley Tom and Ginger Lew. The CAPA21 PAC has roots in the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans, which was founded in 1987 as one of the country’s first Asian American PACs.

CAPA21’s endorsements in 2026 prioritize support for: candidates in toss-up races crucial to winning Democratic majorities in the U.S. Senate and House; Asian American candidates; and/or candidates in districts with a significant percentage of AANHPI voters. We also evaluate candidates based on how well they have been or will be supportive of advancing AANHPI issues.

  • Rep. Mary Peltola (Alaska): Congresswoman Peltola brings rooted, community-first leadership to the Senate race, championing lower costs, Alaska Native sovereignty, and resource protection for frontline communities. https://marypeltola.com 
  • Maine Sen. Troy Jackson (Maine): A logger and fierce advocate for working families, Maine Senate President Troy Jackson offers a proven track record of fighting for labor unions, rural healthcare access, and grassroots accountability. https://www.jacksonformaine.com 
  • Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan): A physician, former public health director, and progressive leader, Dr. El-Sayed will fight tirelessly for universal healthcare, environmental justice, and civil rights protections for all working communities. https://abdulforsenate.com 
  • Fmr. Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio): Senator Brown remains one of the country’s strongest champions for the dignity of work, defending union jobs, and keeping healthcare affordable for everyday families. https://www.sherrodbrown.com 
  • Sen. Jon Ossoff (Georgia): Senator Ossoff continues to defend voting rights, expose corporate corruption, and deliver critical federal investments to Georgia’s diverse, rapidly growing communities. https://electjon.com 
  • James Talarico (Texas): A public school teacher and state lawmaker, Talarico is a courageous voice fighting for fully funded public education, voting rights, and inclusive coalition-building in Texas. https://jamestalarico.com 
  • Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02): A proven AANHPI champion, Congresswoman Tokuda consistently pushes for housing affordability, local agricultural investments, and health equity across the islands and nationwide. https://www.tokudaforhawaii.com 
  • Dr. Amish Shah (AZ-01): An emergency room physician and former state representative, Dr. Shah brings vital healthcare expertise and dynamic South Asian representation to Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. https://www.amishforarizona.com 

CAPA21 endorsed Senator Ossoff, Rep. Tokuda, and Rep. Peltola in previous races and we’re proud to support them again.