Summary
- Asian American and Pacific Islanders are the fastest-growing voting group in the United States
- In Pennsylvania, AAPI eligible voters grew by 55% between 2010 and 2020
- Despite being a small percentage (3%) of eligible voters, AAPI turnout could impact election results in the critical state
- Growth of the AAPI population played a role in President Biden’s win in Pennsylvania in 2020
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- Asian American voters have been historically under-engaged by political parties.
- AAPI voters are persuadable and tend to stay engaged once involved in politics.
- Candidates, like Harris, are increasing outreach efforts to the AAPI community this year.
- Both parties need to engage AAPI voters as they could be a deciding factor in swing states.
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- South Asian Americans are showing increased interest in political campaigning after Vice President Harris entered the race
- Advocacy groups like AAPI Victory Fund are working to engage and mobilize Asian American voters for future elections
- Efforts include translating rally signs into different Asian languages, sending out mailers with culturally relevant images, and collaborating with influencers and bloggers
- These initiatives have led to significant growth in the involvement of Asian American voters in politics over the past decade