Indian American Impact Fund Endorses Kamala Harris for President

For Immediate Release:
July 21, 2024

Contact: Sarah Shah
sarah@iaimpact.org

Indian American Impact Fund Endorses Kamala Harris for President 

Washington, DC— Today, Indian American Impact Fund, a leading national political organization and prominent voice for Indian and South Asian Americans, endorses Kamala Harris for President and will launch the largest ever investment to propel the first Indian American to the presidency and boost South Asian turnout. 

Deepak Raj, co-founder and board chair of Indian American Impact Fund, shared the following statement:

“We are deeply grateful to President Biden for his steadfast service and the profound, tangible impact he has made on people and communities across the nation.

As one of Kamala Harris’s most vociferous supporters from the very beginning of her political career, Impact is thrilled to throw our support behind her candidacy for president. Harris possesses an extraordinary ability to unite our nation at a time when the stakes have never been higher. 

We are ready to leverage our extensive network of resources to mobilize South Asian voters, confident that they will be instrumental in delivering the White House to Kamala Harris in November.”

Chintan Patel, Indian American Impact Fund’s Executive Director, shared the following statement:

“We extend our deepest gratitude to President Biden for his leadership and service. His presidency has been nothing short of transformational in uplifting the priorities of South Asian Americans and significantly improving the lives of millions of Americans.  

We join him in throwing our unequivocal support behind Kamala Harris for President. A history-making vice president, Harris is a tested and proven leader who has consistently demonstrated a strong, unwavering commitment to our community’s values. As one of the nation’s foremost leaders on reproductive and women’s rights to championing policies that have helped countless small business owners and entrepreneurs, Harris has shown she is eminently qualified on a range of policies and knows how to build diverse coalitions.

She is our best chance of safeguarding our democracy and fighting Donald Trump and his extreme MAGA agenda.”  

About Indian American Impact Fund:

The Indian American Impact Fund is dedicated to promoting and elevating the voices of Indian and South Asian Americans in the political and civic life of the United States. As the second-largest immigrant community and the largest Asian ethnic group, Indian and South Asian Americans are poised to be the decisive margin of victory in key races.

Since its inception in 2016, Indian American Impact Fund has endorsed and supported 166 candidates across the country, contributing to the historic rise of Indian and South Asian American representation in politics. Through strategic investments, grassroots organizing, and robust voter mobilization and policy advocacy efforts, Impact has marshaled upwards of $20 million, amplifying the voices of South Asian Americans and driving positive change in communities nationwide. By advocating for inclusivity, equity, and justice, we strive to build a more inclusive and equitable society.