Frequently Asked Questions

  • Candidates running for office in 2026 can apply now at https://bit.ly/NALAF25Endorsements.

  • Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET: Round 1 Deadline 

    • Candidates with February, March, April and primary elections must apply by this date

    Friday, March 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET: Round 2 Deadline

    • Candidates with May primary elections must apply by this date

    Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 11:59pm ET: Round 3 Deadline 

    • Candidates with June and July primary elections must apply by this date

    Monday, May 11th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET: Round 4 Deadline  

    • Candidates with August primary elections must apply by this date

    The final deadline to apply for a NALAF endorsement in 2026 is Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

  • Candidates running for local, state, or congressional seats who are New Americans from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, including U.S. territories, who demonstrate dedication to advancing democratic reforms and immigrant justice.

  • NALAF will prioritize endorsements in regions with high populations of New Americans. New Americans from all 50 states and territories are encouraged to apply and will be considered for endorsements.

    1. The first step is to fill out the endorsement questionnaire. 

    2. Some candidates may be invited to a virtual interview with a NALAF staff member. Candidates who go through the interview and do well will be recommended for endorsement. Candidates who aren’t invited to an interview but meet our criteria will be recommended for endorsement. 

    3. The last step includes a NALAF board vote on their candidacy.

  • Candidates are eligible to receive a mix of the following:

    • Candidate promotion on all NALAF platforms and NALAF email list

    • Resources on building a winning campaign

    • Connections to vendors

    • Referrals to other endorsing organizations

    • Invite to NALAF Events & activities

    • Potential media opportunities

    • Membership to our network of New American endorsees and leaders

  • Due to our 501(c)(4) tax status, NALAF cannot directly make campaign contributions or fundraise for candidates. We invite and encourage everyone in the NALAF network to make individual donations to our endorsed candidates as long as they are not done on behalf of NAL or NALAF.