ATLANTA, GA (TIP): As the race for the White House enters its final stretch, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal took center stage in Georgia this weekend, emphasizing the high stakes for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in the upcoming presidential election. Speaking at campaign events across multiple cities, including Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, Jayapal urged voters to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as part of the Democratic Party’s “New Way Forward” tour.
Jayapal joined local elected officials and community members for an AANHPI-focused phone banking event in Norcross, Georgia, where she highlighted the significant impact, the election could have on minority communities. “We know that the AANHPI community in particular has so much at stake here,” she stated during her speech. She pointed out the dangerous implications of a potential nationwide abortion ban under Trump, especially for AANHPI women, while addressing the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes. “But what is also at stake is the bright vision Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz offer for our country. It is a close race, and it is really close here in Georgia. If we win Georgia, we can win the contest against Donald Trump and put him in our rearview mirror once and for all.”
Other notable figures who joined the campaign included Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, actor Keith Powell, and actress Lexi Underwood. They helped energize voters across Georgia, calling for active participation in phone banking, canvassing, and turnout efforts. Powell highlighted the need for civic engagement, urging voters to “do something” and take action.
The battleground tour reflects the Democrats’ push to secure Georgia’s crucial electoral votes, with only weeks remaining until Election Day.