meet OUR CHAMPIONs
NAYA Action Fund seeks to elect leaders who are reflective of the community they serve. Through our endorsement process, candidates for elected office are asked to share their positions on issues, legislation, and policy concerns that impact the Native community.
Questions? Contact our Executive Director, Will Miller: William@nayaaction.org.
State of Oregon
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Susheela Jayapal, Congressional district 3
Democratic candidate for Oregon Congressional District 3. Find out more by visiting her website.
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James Manning Jr, Oregon Secretary of State
Democratic candidate for Oregon Secretary of State. Find our more by visiting his website.
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Representative Annessa Hartman, HD 40
Democratic candidate for State Representative, House District 40 (Oregon City). Find out more by visiting her website.
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Representative Tawna Sanchez, HD 43
Democratic candidate for State Representative, House District 43 (N/NE Portland). Find out more by visiting her website.
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Mike Schmidt, Multnomah County District Attorney
Candidate for Multnomah County District Attorney. Find our more by visiting his website.
State of Washington
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Representative Debra Lekanoff, LD 40
Democratic candidate for State Representative, Legislative District 40. Find out more by visiting her website.
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Senator Claudia Kauffman, LD 47
Democratic candidate for State Senator, Legislative District 47. Find out more by visiting her website.
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Representative Chris Stearns
Democratic candidate for State Representative, Legislative District 47. Find out more by visiting his website.
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U.S. Representative Marie Glusenkamp Perez
Democratic candidate for United States House of Representatives, Washington State Congressional District 3. Find out more by visiting her website.
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James Lovell
Candidate for SeaTac City Council, Position 5. Find out more by visiting his website.