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3 Fil-Am candidates set sights on US congressional seats

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Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/10/03/20181003-filams.jpg"/><figcaption>Gina Ortiz Jones (left) and Jennifer Zimmerman look to unseat the incumbent representatives in their respective districts in Texas and Florida. <em>Courtesy of their respective Instagram accounts</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Federation of Filipino-American Associations (NaFFAA) on Tuesday opened its annual celebration of the Filipino-American History Month in Washington, D.C.</p><p>&quot;It’s just really making sure that we bring people together despite of our differences and this is an opportunity for us to celebrate our culture, our heritage, our history, and be proud of it,&quot; said NaFFAA president Brendan Flores.</p><p>In celebration of the Filipino-American achievement, several Filipinas are vying for seat in the US House of Representatives.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8l05cA2FJ1c?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>In California&#x27;s 14th congressional district, Cristina Osmeña is looking to unseat Rep. Jackie Speier (D).</p><p>&quot;I know kababayans can be split politically, but vote what you believe, vote what you believe and please exercise your civic duty and let this election be the election, where we show the rest of the country what we can do,&quot; she said.</p><p>Osmeña, a Republican, wants to provide indefinite legal status for dreamers, as well as immigration policy, that is respectful and compassionate to all immigrants but fair to existing citizens.</p><p>In Florida&#x27;s 1st congressional district, Democrat Jennifer Zimmerman is challenging Rep. Matt Gaetz.</p><p>&quot;It should become country over party, enough about this partisan politics,&quot; she said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i2TJLccc4-E?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Gina Ortiz Jones is seeking to unseat Rep. Will Hurd in the 23rd congressional district of Texas.</p><p>Ortiz Jones recently received an endorsement from former US President Barack Obama.</p><p>&quot;President Obama obviously continuous to have a very lasting impression on all of us so I’m honored to have his support,&quot; she said.</p><p>Ortiz Jones added, &quot;As fast as the Filipino community is growing, we need representation and I look forward to serving with these women and making sure the Filipino-American experience is reflected in Congress.&quot;</p><p>Midterm election day will be on November 6.</p>

<p>Cristina Osmeña is running California, Jennifer Zimmerman in Florida, and Gina Ortiz Jones in Texas.</p>

Cristina Osmeña is running California, Jennifer Zimmerman in Florida, and Gina Ortiz Jones in Texas.

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3 Fil-Am candidates set sights on US congressional seats

Don Tagala,

ABS-CBN North America News Bureau

Published Oct 04, 2018 04:19 AM PHT

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National Federation of Filipino-American Associations

NaFFAA

Cristina Osmeña

Jennifer Zimmerman

Gina Ortiz Jones

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