# Lawmakers Fundraise Against Racist Remarks

> Democratic lawmakers raise $60k to counter Republicans who mocked Chinese-born colleague.
- Title: Lawmakers Fundraise Against Racist Remarks · The Banner
- Summary: Democratic lawmakers raise $60k to counter Republicans who mocked Chinese-born colleague. Democratic lawmakers raised over $60,000 to campaign against…
- Keywords: dels, mark fisher, brian chisholm, del. chao wu, aapi united in action slate, maryland general assembly, campaign slate, news, local, Lawmakers, Fundraise, Against
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/chisholm-fisher-wu-campaign-fundraising-55KHIJ7BABBYFEYX2XGBKOFG2Y
- Author: Pamela Wood
- Published: 2026-10-08T18:30:34.2+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dels, mark fisher, brian chisholm, del. chao wu, aapi united in action slate, maryland general assembly, campaign slate, news, local
## Democratic lawmakers form campaign slate
Democratic lawmakers created a campaign slate to raise money against Republican lawmakers who mocked a Chinese-born colleague in May.
## Slate raises over $60,000
The AAPI United in Action Slate has raised more than $60,000 to expand representation and fight xenophobia.
## Republicans mocked Chinese colleague
Del. Mark Fisher and Del. Brian Chisholm posted a video mocking Del. Chao Wu’s accent and suggesting he has Communist sympathies.
## Slate targets Republican opponents
The slate includes Democratic candidates challenging Republicans Fisher and Chisholm in their districts.
## Slate uses campaign finance rules
Campaign slates allow unlimited contributions to members, helping candidates who need funds shift money during elections.
## Slate aims to combat xenophobia
Del. Lily Qi, chair of the AAPI caucus, said the community faces xenophobia and needs to organize for future elections.
## Key takeaway

Democratic lawmakers raised over $60,000 to campaign against Republican lawmakers who targeted a Chinese-born colleague with racist stereotypes and false claims about AI data disclosure.