meet OUR CHAMPIONs

NAYA Action Fund seeks to elect leaders who are reflective of the community they serve. Through our endorsement process, candidates for elected office are asked to share their positions on issues, legislation, and policy concerns that impact the Native community. 


Questions about our endorsement process or if you would like to seek our endorsement in your campaign, please email endorsements@nayaaction.org.

  • Vice President Harris and Minnesota governor walz

    Democratic candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. Find out more by visiting their website.

  • Dan Rayfield for Oregon Attorney General

    Democratic candidate for Oregon Attorney General. Find out more by visiting his website.

  • ELIZABETH STEINER for Oregon State Treasurer

    Democratic candidate for Oregon State Treasurer. Find out more by visiting her website.

  • Representative Annessa Hartman, HD 40

    Democratic candidate for State Representative, House District 40 (Oregon City). Find out more by visiting her website.

  • Representative Tawna Sanchez, HD 43

    Democratic candidate for State Representative, House District 43 (N/NE Portland). Find out more by visiting her website.

  • Representative Chris Stearns

    Democratic candidate for State Representative, Legislative District 47. Find out more by visiting his website.

  • SHANNON SINGLETON

    Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner District 2. Find out more by visiting her website.

  • CARMEN RUBIO

    Candidate for Mayor of Portland. Find out more by visiting her website.

  • TIFFANI PENSON

    Candidate for City of Portland District 2. Find out more by visiting her website.