All Eyes on AAPI Voters in Swing States

Briefings

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Ethnic Media Journalists on the Midterms: What’s Driving (or Not) Our Communities to the Polls?

Ethnic media journalists share what they’re hearing from communities nationwide about the 2026 midterms, including voter turnout, key issues, frustrations, hopes, and what may shape participation at the polls.
00:59:57

Who Gets the Last Word? Election Disinformation in Immigrant Communities

Election disinformation is spreading through immigrant communities via social media, AI-generated content and trusted networks. Experts examine deepfakes, misleading voting information and ways communities can identify false content.

News Stories

In Affluent San Francisco Suburb, Food Security and Health Care Topped Voters’ Concerns on Election Day

In affluent Fremont, California, hundreds of people each week get food support at the Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank.

‘The Wallet and La Migra’: Ethnic Media on What’s Driving Their Communities To Vote

On the eve of the Nov. 3 midterms, economic anxiety, immigration enforcement and civil rights concerns are shaping voters’ priorities across the country.

Was Live Friday, Sep 6, 2024 | 11am PST

Guest Speakers

Event Overview

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders are the fastest-growing voter electorate. More than 15 million AANHPIs will be eligible to vote on election day Nov. 5, including many first-time voters.

Speakers this week will discuss mobilization and Get Out the Vote efforts, particularly in battleground states, where AANHPIs could constitute the margin of victory.

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