Diaspora Politics and Policy Series

Diaspora Elected Officials

A Directory and Guide to the American Diaspora Political Landscape

This research-driven guide explains how diaspora communities are represented in American government, then profiles the diaspora leaders who won office in the 2026 midterms, from Congress to city hall, in their own words.

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What you get

A guide to diaspora leadership in American public office

Frameworks. The Diaspora Journey Framework and the IOM definition of diaspora, so your team can read each leader's story with care.
Tools. A Diaspora Engagement Checklist for before, during, and after a meeting, and a Heritage Outreach Calendar for timing invitations and recognition.
Research. Sourced profiles of each official, confirmed through their own words, their campaigns, or diaspora and mainstream media.
Data. Maps and charts on where these officials serve, the offices they hold, and the countries and regions they trace their roots to.
Insights. What the 2026 results reveal about diaspora representation across Congress, statehouses, city councils, and school boards.
Historical framing. American presidents with diaspora roots and a timeline of historic firsts, placing this class in a longer American story.
The directory. Office, district, party, country of heritage, and website for every official, organized by state, with indexes by name and by country of heritage.

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Who it is for

Government affairs teams, foundations, universities, chambers, diaspora organizations, and newsrooms.

Use it to prepare for meetings, plan outreach and briefings, invite speakers, and understand how diaspora communities are represented in government at every level. Anyone is welcome to buy it.

Each official appears by state, with a clear record of office, district, and heritage, so your team can move from a name to a conversation quickly. The engagement tools help you make that conversation count.

How do I get the guide?

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Can I pay over time?

Yes. Choose two monthly payments of $75 or three monthly payments of $50. Your download is ready after the first payment.

Can I add Diasporas in America?

Yes. Buy both together and Diasporas in America is 30% off, so the pair costs $218 instead of $248.

Do tracker members get a discount?

Yes. Individual, Basic and Pro members of the Diaspora Elected Officials Tracker get 30% off the guide, including the payment plans. Log in with your tracker account and this page shows your member price, applied for you at checkout.

Who is included?

Officials elected in the 2026 midterms who publicly connect themselves to a diasporic heritage, confirmed through their own words, their campaign, or diaspora and mainstream media.

Where does the information come from?

The Diaspora Academy's tracker of 2026 midterm results, official and campaign websites, and the officials' own published interviews and speeches. Every profile links to its sources.

How long do I have access?

For life. The guide stays in your account.

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