Punam Kaji talks to Dr. Suleman Lalani, a candidate for Texas State House in Fort Bend area (suburbs of Houston). Dr. Lalani is running in district 76. This is an Asian Opportunity district, meaning census data showed a substantial Asian population in this area! Dr. Lalani talks about much needed reforms to healthcare and education, and the importance of voting for the Asian community. Learn more about Dr. Lalani on his website. Learn more about WiseUp...
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WiseUp with US House Candidate Donna Imam
by Punam Kaji
Punam Kaji talks to Donna Imam, running for the United States House of Representatives. She is running as a democrat in the 37th District, which covers a good portion of Austin, Texas. Among other things, Donna talks about how she would tackle the increasing cost of living in Texas, including housing prices. She shares how her last run for the U.S. House helped turnout a large base of voters, and how she hopes to inspire...
WiseUp with Harris County Civil Court Judge Candidate Monica Singh
by Punam Kaji
Punam Kaji talks to Manpreet (Monica) Singh, running for Judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law #4. Monica shares her journey as a court room lawyer, an activist for organizations like Sikh Coalition and ACLU Texas, and now as a candidate for Judge. She talks about her roots as a Houstonian, and a South Asian. Read more about her campaign on her website here. Learn more about WiseUp TX, volunteer, or donate on our website....
WiseUp with Texas House Candidate Charlie Gearing
by Punam Kaji
Punam Kaji talks to Charlie Gearing, a democratic candidate running for Texas State House District 114 (East Dallas). Charlie is an attorney who has dedicated much of his time to volunteerism and service work. Charlie talks about why Texans need medicaid expansion, the importance of education, and how we can all get more involved in the process this election season. Learn more about Charlie on his website. Learn more about WiseUp TX, volunteer, or donate on...
WiseUp with Texas Land Commissioner Candidate Jinny Suh
by Punam Kaji
Punam Kaji talks to Jinny Suh, a candidate for Land Commissioner. She is a community organizer, parent, attorney and small business owner. She founded Immunize Texas, a grassroots network dedicated to supporting pro-vaccine legislation. She explains what the Land Commissioner does and talks about being an Asian American running for statewide office. WiseUp TX is non-partisan and does not support any candidates or political parties. Learn more about WiseUp TX, volunteer, or donate on our website. Learn more about...