EVALUATING LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY SUCCESSES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS

New American Leaders (NAL) leads a movement for inclusive democracy by equipping immigrants, refugees, and their allies with the tools needed to run for office, engaging in civic action that brings their voices to the forefront of American politics, and supporting successful candidates post-election in their preparation for holding public office. NAL enlisted a Capstone team to evaluate the legislative and policy successes of elected officials within the organization’s network. The team formulated and deployed a survey to capture data on legislative and policy successes—both explicit and implicit—and utilized its survey responses and independent policy research to produce a report on the measurable successes of elected officials across the key states of Arizona, California, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, and New York. The team’s report includes a comprehensive analysis of its survey and research findings, paired with recommendations for future surveying efforts.