ASPIRE PAC Congratulates AANHPI Candidates on Primary Victories

WASHINGTON, DC – ASPIRE PAC congratulates Andy Kim on his primary victory in the New Jersey Senate race and Lanon Baccam on his primary victory in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng released the following statement:

“ASPIRE PAC congratulates Andy Kim on advancing to the November election. He is on the precipice of making history as New Jersey’s first AANHPI Senator and the first AANHPI to represent the Northeast in the Senate. Andy has been a tireless advocate for the AANHPI community and an effective legislator for New Jersey families, veterans, and small businesses. We look forward to the leadership and integrity he will bring to the Senate.

“ASPIRE PAC also congratulates Lanon Baccam on his primary victory. Born and raised in rural Iowa as the son of Thai-Dam refugees from Laos, Lanon has dedicated his life to public service and giving back to the communities that welcomed his family. After serving our country as a combat engineer in Afghanistan and working on critical projects at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Lanon deeply understands the issues that everyday Iowans face. He will be a tireless voice for women’s health, veterans, and our seniors, and we look forward to continue working with him toward success in November.” 

Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders Rising & Empowering Political Action Committee (ASPIRE PAC) is the political arm of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Members of Congress. ASPIRE PAC is committed to supporting candidates of AAPI descent and incumbents who represent large communities of AAPI voters. According to the 2020 census, the AAPI community is the fastest-growing demographic in the country. In addition, in 2020 the AAPI community increased its voter turnout more than any other community of color. There are currently 21 AAPI Members of Congress, including two U.S. Senators, and two new Members of Congress – Shri Thanedar (MI-13) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02).

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