New York State’s Chinese American delegates have expressed their support for Democratic Party’s Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois.
Chinese Americans represent one of the largest groups within the Asian American community with a population of 4.7 million. This diverse community encompasses a wide range of background and experiences. The Chinese Americans for Harris-Walz seek to bring the community together in support of the only presidential ticket committed to safeguarding, “America’s democracy, civil rights, and prosperity.”
“This is a proud moment in history for the Asian American community,” noted the delegates including NY Congresswoman Grace Meng, and State Senators John Liu, and Iwen Chu in a statement. They will be voting for Harris, the first Asian American and Black woman, to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for the President of the United States, at DNC.
NY Congresswoman Grace Meng
“I am looking forward to making history by nominating Vice President Kamala Harris to officially be the Democratic Party’s nominee for President. This will be our party’s first ever nominee for President of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage,” said Congressmember Grace Meng. “The Biden-Harris Administration has been a staunch ally for our community. From addressing Anti-Asian Hate to historic investments in Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions for higher education, they have not forgotten us. As the fastest-growing voting bloc in the nation, we must not forget the progress made and the work that needs to be continued. AANHPI voters were crucial in electing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020, and we need to rally together again by electing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in November!”
NY State Senator John Liu
“Not since 2008 have I been so excited to attend a Democratic National Convention when we nominated the first Black President,” said NYS Senator John Liu. “I feel so honored to be a delegate at this historic event to hear directly from Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton, and of course, the soon-to-be first Asian-American President of the United States Kamala Harris! This is an election where the Asian-American community will have a more critical impact than ever before. We are so grateful for Joe Biden’s selfless act of leadership and statesmanship, and will fight relentlessly to defeat Donald Trump, who in his Republican National Convention speech again invoked the slur, China Virus.”
NY State Senator Iwen Chu
“The political influence of AAPI voters is only growing, with the nomination of Kamala Harris for president as the latest milestone in our community’s progress. As the first Asian woman to be elected to the New York State Senate, I am proudly supporting her campaign and cast my delegate vote in her favor,” said NYS Senator Iwen Chu. “Now, it’s time for us to band together, mobilize our districts, and ensure that Democrats not only win in November, but that the first woman and person of Asian descent is elected as President of the United States!”
Other Chinese American delegates from New York Chung Seto, Alexander Wang, and Edwin Wong also expressed their support for the Harris and Walz.
