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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.
Republican Hung Cao fails to prevail in House race to represent Virginia
The Vietnamese refugee and retired Navy captain was unable to edge out incumbent Jennifer Wexton in Virginia’s newly redrawn 10th congressional district.
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.
Politics briefing: Unpacking the White House’s Pacific Island partnership strategy
Also this week: Backlash to Steel's ‘red-baiting’ mailers; DACA in limbo; Chao testifies.
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.
Manufou Liaiga-Anoa'i aims to lead with intention and humility
Liaiga-Anoa’i, a Samoan American activist running for city council in a Bay Area town, hopes to model a different type of service in politics.
Politics briefing: Hirono presses DOJ on Native Hawaiian sex trafficking crisis
Also this week: Biden to host U.S.-Pacific Island summit; highlighting unequal pay; Jayapal speaks out; Pentagon to shut down Red Hill fuel tanks.
Kylie Taitano envisions a home for inafa'måolek on Capitol Hill
The Filipina and CHamoru software engineer gets candid about moving from Guam to San Diego, her experience as an organizer, and how she thinks progressive politics and CHamoru culture overlap.