FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HOUSTON, 02/20/24
Emgage PAC, a leading political action committee committed to empowering the Muslim American community, proudly announces its endorsements for the Texas Primary Elections on March 5th, 2024.
Emgage PAC is proud to endorse:
●U.S. Senate: Roland Gutierrez
●U.S. Congressional District 24: Francine Ly
●Texas Senate District 15: Karthik Soora
●Texas House District 76: Dr. Suleman Lalani
●Texas House District 50: James Talarico
●Texas 14th Court of Appeals, Place 6: Meagan Hassan
●Harris County District Attorney: Sean Teare
●Harris County 125th District Court: Lema May Mousilli
●Harris County 127th District Court: R.K. Sandill
●Harris County 165th District Court: Ursula Hall
●Harris County 333rd District Court: Brittanye Morris
●Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 3: Abrahim Javed
●Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 3: Nabil Shike
These individuals have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, and their values align with Emgage PAC’s mission to protect our pluralistic democracy, support the Muslim American community’s policy priorities, and champion the rights of underrepresented communities.
The endorsed candidates have a proven track record in serving diverse communities and building trust by showing up where they are needed. They have shown an understanding of the issues the Muslim American community is most affected by, along with a dedication to finding and implementing solutions. Emgage PAC believes that their leadership will contribute to positive change and progress in not only the districts and counties they serve but Texas overall.
“All of our candidates understood the urgency of combating all forms of hate, including anti-Muslim hate, amid a national rise in hate incidents and atmosphere of oppression,” said Farrukh Shamsi, State Chair for Emgage PAC Texas. “Moreover, those endorsed candidates who are running for positions involving foreign policy displayed a commitment to ending the bloodshed and destruction in Gaza and forging a path to sustainable peace, freedom, and safety for Palestine. At a time when the U.S. and Texas governments have been complicit in supporting the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians abroad and downplaying the suffering of Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities at home, our endorsed candidates’ empathy and clear understanding of these issues were critically important.”
Emgage PAC encourages voters to support our endorsees in the upcoming March Primary Elections. For more information about Emgage PAC and its endorsement process, please visit emgagepac.org.
About Emgage PAC
Emgage PAC is the nation’s largest Muslim-American bi-partisan political action committee that supports local, state, and federal candidates who share our vision of an inclusive and pluralistic America.
Emgage PAC has endorsed and financially supported candidates across the country who have a track record of upholding civil rights, welcoming diversity, and protecting religious freedom. We produce many voter-education products, including candidate profiles and endorsement cards, which are distributed in local communities to help voters learn more about the candidates and their positions on key issues.
For Media Inquiries:
Amatullah Contractor, Senior Advisor
acontractor@emgageaction.org