CAPA21 Endorses Connie Chan for Congress

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.

$50,000 Match from Tamlyn Tomita, Daniel Blinkoff

CAPA21 Chair Tamlyn Tomita and Daniel Blinkoff have issued a powerful challenge to all of us. From now through the end of February, Tamlyn and Daniel will match every dollar you donate to CAPA21. Whether you give $100, $1,000, or more, your contribution will be instantly doubled to fund our work in advancing AANHPI political empowerment!

We must win the House and build a firewall against the Trump regime. Our plan also lays the foundation for the critical 2028 presidential election.

We understand that many are feeling contribution fatigue, and the multiple ongoing crises are overwhelming, but the political landscape is shifting. Trump’s polling is spiraling, and even high-profile Republicans are beginning to distance themselves from the current administration. Data from the 2025 special elections shows that Democrats outperformed 2024 results in 50 out of 60 races, with an average swing of 13% toward our party.

We’ve already raised $41,550. With your donation, you can help us raise the remaining $8,450 to meet Tamlyn and Daniel’s match challenge! Donate today.