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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.
Aftab Pureval wins Cincinnati election in milestone for Midwest’s Asian Americans
The Indian and Tibetan candidate ran as a fresh-faced agent of change, hoping to prove that “AAPIs can run and win anywhere.”
Key elections will test Asian American political clout as redistricting battles heat up
Three major cities could elect mayors of Asian descent, while Virginia and New Jersey watch how their growing AAPI electorates impact gubernatorial contests.
Youngkin amps up attacks on critical race theory in bid to sway Virginia's Asian voters
The GOP hopeful has assailed the concept in the final days of the state’s heated gubernatorial contest, but it remains unclear whether his approach is persuasive enough for Asian Americans.