Tag: Candidate

Asian Americans Run for Something: Ashwani Jain | Candidate for MD Montgomery County Council, At-Large

Ashwani Jain (Photo credit: Ashwani Jain)

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This year, a record number of Asian Americans are running for public office at the local, state, and national level. Reappropriate has partnered with Run for Something — a non-profit launched in 2017 to support grassroots campaigns to elect progressive candidates — to profile these progressive Asian American candidates for higher office. Check back at Reappropriate throughout 2018 to learn more about these candidates and find out how you can get more involved in their campaigns.

What is your full name?
Ashwani Jain

What office are you seeking?
Montgomery County Council, At-Large – Maryland

When is the election date?
Primary – June 26th
General – November 6th

What is your party registration (if any)?
Democrat

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Asian Americans Run for Something: Alex Karjeker | TX State House of Representatives, District 129

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This year, a record number of Asian Americans are running for public office at the local, state, and national level. Reappropriate has partnered with Run for Something — a non-profit launched in 2017 to support grassroots campaigns to elect progressive candidates — to profile these progressive Asian American candidates for higher office. Check back at Reappropriate throughout 2018 to learn more about these candidates and find out how you can get more involved in their campaigns.

What is your full name?
Alexander Jonathan Karjeker

What office are you seeking?
Texas State House of Representatives, District 129

What is the election date?
November 6, 2018

What is your party registration (if any)?
Democratic Party

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Asian Americans Run for Something: Gayatri Agnew | Candidate for AR State House of Representatives, 93rd District

Gayatri Agnew

Posted By Jenn

This year, a record number of Asian Americans are running for public office at the local, state, and national level. Reappropriate has partnered with Run for Something — a non-profit launched in 2017 to support grassroots campaigns to elect progressive candidates — to profile these progressive Asian American candidates for higher office. Check back at Reappropriate throughout 2018 to learn more about these candidates and find out how you can get more involved in their campaigns.

What is your full name?
Gayatri Jane Agnew

What office are you seeking?
Arkansas State House of Representatives District 93 in Bentonville, Arkansas. There is no primary in this election and this is my first time running for office.

When is the election date?
The election will occur on November 6th, 2018.

What is your party registration (if any)?
I am registered as a Democrat.

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Asian Americans Run for Something: Poonam Gill | Candidate for IN House of Representatives, 88th District

Poonam Gill

Posted By Jenn

This year, a record number of Asian Americans are running for public office at the local, state, and national level. Reappropriate has partnered with Run for Something — a non-profit launched in 2017 to support grassroots campaigns to elect progressive candidates — to profile these progressive Asian American candidates for higher office. Check back at Reappropriate throughout 2018 to learn more about these candidates and find out how you can get more involved in their campaigns.

What is your full name?
Poonam Gill

What office are you seeking?
Indiana House of Representatives, District 88. I am running unopposed in the Democratic primary and will then run in a competitive general election. Indiana is an open primary state.

When is the election date?
Primary – May 8, 2018.
General Election – November 6, 2018.

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Asian Americans Run for Something: Tram Nguyen | Candidate for MA State Rep, 18th Essex District

Tran T. Nguyen, Candidate for MA State Representative, 18th Essex District

Posted By Jenn

This year, a record number of Asian Americans are running for public office at the local, state, and national level. Reappropriate has partnered with Run for Something — a non-profit launched in 2017 to support grassroots campaigns to elect progressive candidates — to profile these progressive Asian American candidates for higher office. Check back at Reappropriate throughout 2018 to learn more about these candidates and find out how you can get more involved in their campaigns.

What is your full name?
Tram T. Nguyen

What office are you seeking?
Massachusetts State Representative of the 18th Essex District

When is the election date?
Nov. 6th, 2018

What is your party registration (if any)?
Democrat

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