Mobilizing the South Asian Community & Building Political Power

SAFA CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT PROCESS

 

South Asians for America (SAFA) seeks to endorse, support and elect South Asian candidates who reflect SAFA's values.

If you would like to be considered for an endorsement by SAFA, please complete the Candidate Endorsement Application Form below and email us at safa@saforamerica.org to let us know that you have submitted the application. Our Candidate Endorsements Chair will reach out if there are any questions regarding your application and/or additional information is requested by the Endorsement Committee. We will let you know as soon as our Endorsement Committee has made a decision about your application.

The benefits of an endorsement by SAFA include access to deep national networks, organizing support and much more. For any additional questions, please email us at safa@saforamerica.org

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ENDORSEMENT CRITERIA

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• Candidates must be South Asian in origin in order to be considered for an endorsement before primary election.

• Candidates must meet the criteria of the eligibility for the desired position in the United States

• Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to advocating for the interests of, and issues pertaining to, the South Asian community in the city/state/district of their candidacy

• Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the roles and positions they hold or have held previously

• Candidates must have not engaged in harassment of any kind, including verbal, physical and/or sexual harassment

• Candidates must run a fair campaign 

• Candidates must have complied with  all applicable ethics and campaign finance rules 

 

ENDORSEMENT PROCESS

 

• Candidates applying for an endorsement attest that they have thoroughly read, and will adhere to, SAFA’s Statement of Values

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• The Candidate must complete SAFA’s Candidate Endorsement Application Form in its entirety

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• The Candidate Endorsement Application Form is reviewed by SAFA’s Candidate Endorsement Committee.

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• The Candidate Endorsement Committee reviews the following additional sources of information when reviewing the application (if applicable)

                    Campaign Website

                    Social Media Footprint

                    Media Coverage

                    Online, Radio, Television Ads

                    Other Candidate Endorsements

                    Candidate speeches/Debates

                    Online Candidate Forums

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• The Candidate Endorsement Committee Chair will inform candidates about the Committee's decision.

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• Information about endorsed candidates will be shared on SAFA's channels including social media channels, newsletter, linktree and website.