New American Leaders Action Fund

New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) is proud to endorse Will Mbah for Somerville City Councilor At-Large.

Mbah is among NALAF’s third slate of 21 candidates it is endorsing ahead of the primaries across the country. View the endorsees here. NALAF will announce more endorsements for general elections later this year.

NALAF is committed to increasing New American representation at all levels of office by supporting bold New American candidates (first- and second-generation Americans) running for elected office. We support candidates who are grounded in the community and want to create an inclusive and welcoming country for New Americans, as well as those interested in fostering a healthy democracy for all.

In the 2024 General Election, NALAF endorsed 59 candidates across 15 states, with more than half (36) winning their races. Since 2018, NALAF has endorsed 233 New American candidates—117 of whom are currently serving.  Of the 59 endorsed candidates in 2024, nearly half were first-time candidates (47%), and the majority (59%) ran for positions in state legislatures (state house and senate) in 12 states across the country.

For more information on NALAF-endorsed candidates, the endorsement process, or to learn more about the New American Leaders Action Fund, please visit nalaf.org.