Push Admin

Fil-Am eyes Wisconsin state assembly seat

The state of Wisconsin could see the first Fil-Am elected to its state legislature this year.

Article (news)

ABS-CBN News

<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l8fi1Cj0g3Q?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>Wisconsin is at the epicenter of intense campaigning by both political parties as the November elections approach.But away from the presidential campaign rallies, a young Filipino-American is trying to keep the issues and politics as local as possible.Angelito Tenorio is campaigning to represent District 14, which covers parts of Western Milwaukee and the city of West Allis.The 28-year-old is the son of parents who immigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines in the hopes of a better life.Tenorio has vowed to fight climate change, push for funding in public schools, as well as improve access to healthcare, and advocate for good-paying union jobs.&quot;If I win this race, I would be the first Filipino American elected to the state legislature in Wisconsin,&quot; he said.Tenorio, who was born and raised in West Allis, was the first person of color and the youngest to be elected to the city council in 2020.&quot;Even though I&#x27;m the first, I know I won&#x27;t be the last,&quot; he said. &quot;I want to make it easier for other candidates to follow me, for other Asian American and Filipino American candidates to get involved in the process.”The state assembly candidate, however, recalled that his journey to politics has not been easy.&quot;It was hard to break the seal and break the mold of politics and government because I think for far too long, especially in the Asian American community, especially in the Filipino American community there aren&#x27;t a lot of people that look like us,&quot; he said.The former Army National Guard member faces two other Democrats in the primary election on Aug. 13. Regardless of the results, Tenorio said he will remain involved in politics.“The Asian American community is the fastest growing demographic in Wisconsin,&quot; he said. &quot;When we show up, we decide who has control of the governor&#x27;s mansion and the state legislature.”According to the Asian American Pacific Islander Vote, there are over 100,000 eligible AAPI voters in the state as of 2022.In four out of the last six presidential elections, Wisconsin has been decided by a margin of just a percentage point.

The state of Wisconsin could see the first Fil-Am elected to its state legislature this year.

Fil-Am Angelito Tenorio eyes Wisconsin state assembly seat

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

News

Fil-Am Angelito Tenorio eyes Wisconsin state assembly seat

ABS-CBN News,

Lenn Almadin Thornhill | TFC News

Published Jul 11, 2024 01:28 PM PHT

Read More:

Politics

Government

United States

Wisconsin

Filipino American

TFC News

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.