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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.
One fact check at a time: Asian Americans wage war on digital misinformation
Falsehoods and disinformation campaigns are flourishing on ethnic media platforms where Asian immigrants connect. Volunteer groups with progressive backing have stepped up to confront them—but not without controversy.
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.
Politics briefing: Biden's AANHPI advisory commission takes shape
Also this week: Kahele reportedly mulls gubernatorial run; Republicans grill Kato; tracking PAC $$; state AAPI history mandates gain traction.
Politics briefing: 'We are not drowning, we are fighting'
Also this week: 2021 election recap; Senate gears up for final vote on Sung; bill honoring Mineta faces hurdles.
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.”
Politics briefing: Asian candidates seek to shatter barriers in high-profile races
Also this week: Dems clinch majority in CNMI House; anti-bullying summit; San Francisco's recall fever; Garland pressured on China Initiative.