Maya Harris Phone Banks Nevada’s Filipino American Voters

Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, stressed the influence of Filipino American voters in Nevada during a phone banking event organized by SEIU Local 1107 in Las Vegas.

On September 28, Harris pointed out that the 2020 election win in Nevada came with a slim margin of just 35,000 votes, while the state is home to approximately 80,000 Filipino American voters. With only days remaining until the election, she encouraged volunteers to continue their work to ensure every vote gets counted.

Harris emphasized the importance of grassroots mobilization, especially within the Filipino American community.

“You all are key messengers for this,” she said, acknowledging the commitment of volunteers who have consistently shown up to rally voters. She added, “This is how we’re going to win—by showing up, putting in the work, and doing it together.”

Sharing personal reflections, Harris spoke about her sister’s journey, noting the values they grew up with, including the teachings of their mother, who emphasized the commonalities shared by all people. Harris also spoke of her sister’s vision for a more inclusive democracy, where equal opportunity is a priority for everyone, regardless of background.

The phone banking event coincided with the beginning of Filipino American History Month.