Second Generation Endorses Anton Andrew

(CHESTER COUNTY, PA) – Second Generation, the federal political action committee for marginalized immigrant communities, announced its final endorsement for the Pennsylvania  primary elections by declaring its strong support for 160th House District candidate Anton Andrew. 

“As a public defender, an environmentalist, and an educator, Anton has spent the last 25 years fighting for the values instilled in him by a family of immigrants,” said Siobhán Lyons, Chairwoman of Second Generation.  “Our Board proudly — and unanimously — joins Anton now in his fight to empower marginalized communities in Chester and Delaware Counties as a State Representative.”

Born to hardworking parents from the West Indies, Andrew was able to attend the University of Pennsylvania because of federal Pell Grants, scholarships, subsidized student loans and part-time jobs.  After graduating from law school, he dedicated his career to representing the indigent, stamping out discrimination, and expanding business opportunities for women and people of color. 

“I am both proud and humbled to receive the Second Generation endorsement, which validates the industriousness and creativity of immigrants from all over the world who make America  great,” said Andrew.  “This is personal for me, and I will fight with everything I have to expand the rights of immigrants like my parents who are attempting to live out the American Dream.”  

This endorsement comes at a crucial moment for Andrew, whose 2020 candidacy builds on the momentum from his 2018 campaign, when he came close to unseating the Republican incumbent. Recognized as a strong pickup opportunity for Democrats now that the incumbent has announced his retirement, the 160th House District is a diverse district split between Chester and Delaware Counties.  

Through endorsements and financial resources, Second Generation promotes the political engagement of immigrant communities that have not been fully included in the political process where they live.  Since 2019, endorsements from Second Generation have propelled the candidacies of several other Caribbean-Americans, including Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Chester County Prothonotary Debbie Bookman, and Claudette Williams, who is now running for PA State Representative in the 176th district.