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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.
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.
Election preview: The top issues driving Asian American voters to the polls
Health care, crime, jobs, and education are on voters' minds as they head to the ballot box, according to the 2022 Asian American Voter Survey.
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.
AAPIs could face worse health outcomes in a post-Roe America, lawmakers warn
Cultural stigma and language barriers already contribute to unequal access to reproductive health care. A Supreme Court decision to strike down federal protections of abortion rights could further exacerbate disparities.
Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele announces run for Hawai‘i governor
Losing Kahele, a strong proponent for data disaggregation, will deal a blow to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander representation in D.C.
Voters oust San Francisco school board members in historic race that galvanized AAPIs
The city’s first Pacific Islander elected leader was one of three officials recalled in Tuesday’s high-stakes special election, which featured a surge in AAPI activism.
AAPI PACs gear up for midterm battles with early fundraising
Liberal political action committees are beginning to roll out endorsements as they seek to preserve Democrats' fragile control of Congress.
Bruce Harrell becomes Seattle’s first elected Asian American mayor after bitter campaign
The Black and Japanese lawyer is set to pursue an agenda shaped by moderate Democratic values following a race that featured clashes on policing, homelessness, and housing.
Michelle Wu elected first woman, Asian American mayor of Boston in landmark vote
The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants and one of the cycle’s most watched candidates sailed to victory with a mandate to reimagine city government.