Our endorsement applications for the May 2023 Primary Election are officially open and we are recruiting YOU to join our endorsement committee to interview candidates. 

APANO's political program is community-based, multi-issue and guided by APANO's mission, vision and values. Our endorsement process reflects our work and priorities in local, state and national politics and is non-partisan.

Our goals through this process are to:

1. Strengthen the relationship between the candidate, APANO members, board, and staff.
2. Educate elected officials and candidates on the issues APANO members and Asian & Pacific Islander communities are facing
3. Expand opportunities for Asian and Pacific Islander political engagement

WHAT IS AN APANO POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT?

A political endorsement is an official statement of support from APANO for a particular candidate. It means the candidate's record, performance in office or promise of future relations align greatly with APANO's mission and values to better serve the Asian Pacific Islander community.

WHAT DOES AN APANO ENDORSEMENT MEAN TO CANDIDATES?

An APANO endorsement for a candidate means the candidate can tell voters they have the visible support and backing of the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon. An APANO endorsement may also include additional financial, communication and field resources, including but not limited to inclusion in APANO's voter guide, financial contributions, social media outreach, mailings, phone banks, and campaign volunteers.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

✅ 1.5 hour time commitment (in person or virtual).

✅ Completed candidate packet to review

✅ Decision making power to endorse candidates

✅ Dinner