Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighted the pivotal role of Filipino American voters in Nevada during a phone-banking event organized by SEIU Local 1107 in Las Vegas. Speaking on September 28, she emphasized that the 2020 election was decided by just 35,000 votes in the state, while Nevada is home to approximately 80,000 Filipino American voters. With 38 days left until the election, Harris urged volunteers to keep up their efforts to ensure every vote is counted.
“You all are key messengers for this,” Harris said, recognizing the importance of grassroots mobilization in the Filipino American community. She praised the dedication of the volunteers, noting their consistent presence every Saturday morning to rally voters. “This is how we’re going to win—by showing up, putting in the work, and doing it together,” she added.
Harris also shared personal reflections on her sister Kamala’s journey, underscoring the values they were raised with, particularly their mother’s teaching that “we all have so much more in common.” She emphasized that Kamala Harris’s vision for an inclusive democracy is centered around equal opportunities for all, regardless of background.
The event coincided with the start of Filipino American History Month, a time when the community will be celebrating culture and registering more voters. Harris encouraged the attendees to dig deeper in the final stretch of the election campaign to help secure victories for Democrats across the ticket.
Harris concluded her speech by expressing hope and optimism, stating that the collective efforts of the volunteers will be instrumental in shaping the election outcome.
