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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.
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.
Politics briefing: Senate weighs green card, housing proposals
Also this week: Sung's confirmation delayed; Tanden moves up; White House spotlights gender inequality; NYC hunger strike.
GOP gains among AAPI voters could jeopardize Democrats’ control of Congress
Democrats saw Asian American and Pacific Islander support shift to Republicans in 11 battleground states last year, according to a post-election analysis by the progressive group Way to Win.
Politics briefing: NAKASEC urges Harris to defy Senate parliamentarian
Also this week: Congress backs Medicaid funding for islands, USCIS takes a U-turn, and an outgoing State Department official rebukes Biden's border policy.
How Adrian Tam overcame hate and the Proud Boys on his path to elected office
The son of immigrants has made a name for himself as a public servant, first-term state lawmaker, and Hawaiʻi's only out LGBTQ elected official.
Politics briefing: Thousands march as activists warn justices on abortion rights
Also this week: A boost for Native Hawaiian education, the GOP targets Georgia's AAPI voters, and Chopra takes charge at the CFPB.