Asian American voters mostly back Democrats in battleground Senate contests
In critical swing states, a majority of Asian Americans continued their support of Democratic candidates, according to a national exit poll by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Hawai‘i voters put Democrat Jill Tokuda on glide path to Congress
The former state senator secured a decisive victory in Hawai‘i’s 2nd congressional district and is set to replace outgoing Rep. Kai Kahele.
Democrat Andy Kim secures a third term after holding off fierce GOP challenge
The Korean American lawmaker, who has stepped up efforts to encourage Asian Americans to run for office, was re-elected after a heated race.
Allan Fung falls short in push for GOP win in deep-blue Rhode Island
Fung, the son of Chinese immigrants, would have been the first Asian American to represent Rhode Island in Congress.
Democrat Aruna Miller clinches victory in Maryland’s historic race for lieutenant governor
Miller is the first-ever immigrant and Asian American candidate elected statewide.
Politics briefing: U.S. Navy targets 2027 for Red Hill closure
Also this week: Seattle could slash anti-Asian hate budget; Minnesota’s first-ever Hmong county commissioner; Shah takes the helm at the Texas Tribune.
Meet the Asian American candidates hoping to make history in key states
With a week left to go in this year’s midterm elections, here are some of the national and state races we’re watching.
Politics briefing: Affirmative action on the chopping block
Also this week: Asian American Democrats eye House leadership bids; the Blame Game escalates; new super PAC launches for progressive Vietnamese Americans.
Asian Americans are on the offensive (and defensive) in pivotal House races
With less than three weeks left to vote in this year’s midterm elections, here are some of the races we're keeping on our radar.
Politics briefing: What Pacific Islander leaders want from Washington
Also this week: A new bill tackles deportations of Southeast Asian refugees; $10 million midterm mobilization; watching Lanhee Chen.