Varun Nikore, the president of AAPI Victory Fund, said there is a record number of Asian American Pacific Islander candidates running for Congress this year, with as many as 60 potentially on the ballot in 2018. Two-thirds of those candidates are women, and one-third identify as persons of color. She secured early support from groups on the rise like Higher Heights for America, a group with the goal of electing more black women to office; and the Collective PAC, which recruits and supports progressive black candidates. Collective PAC has already endorsed 18 candidates, with plans to unveil a new slate of endorsed candidates soon. "We feel it's very important for us to make sure that these black candidates become known and top of mind for individual donors to target their consistent support," James said.

Source: CNN January 27, 2018 17:00 UTC