Asian & Latino Coalition Endorse Cindy Axne In IA-03 Primary

By Pat Rynard

April 19, 2018

The Asian & Latino Coalition announced this week that they are officially endorsing Cindy Axne in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. The decision follows a forum they held with the three Democrats last week. The Asian & Latino Coalition has a large membership base in the Des Moines metro area and has become increasingly influential in Democratic politics over the past several years.

“Cindy has a proven track record of holding government accountable with over 10 years of policy experience in state government,” the organization said in a statement. “Cindy is a small business owner and community activist who has demonstrated a commitment to providing equal opportunity and access for all.”

It adds to a string of recent endorsements for Axne as the primary enters its final phase before the election on June 5. EMILY’s List announced their backing of Axne recently, as did former Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal.

The decision on which candidate the Asian & Latino Coalition would endorse was made by their board members and the panelists who asked questions at the forum. Those panelists included three high school students and several young professionals. The organization endorsed Nate Boulton for governor last year.

[Editor’s note: I personally moderated the forum, but didn’t participate in the discussion or vote to endorse since I still need to cover the race.]

The 3rd District contest is getting increasingly busy in the final month and a half before the primary. Eddie Mauro is out with his first introductory TV ad this week, and Axne’s campaign has began reserving ad time for the first week of May.

 

by Pat Rynard
Photo via Asian & Latino Coalition
Posted 4/17/18

  • Pat Rynard

    Pat Rynard founded Iowa Starting Line in 2015. He is now Courier Newsroom's National Political Editor, where he oversees political reporters across the country. He still keeps a close eye on Iowa politics, his dog's name is Frank, and football season is his favorite time of year.

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