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Empowering AANHPI Voters: Mobilizing for Change

This campaign aims to empower, mobilize, and protect the rights of Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voters in California, focusing on educating and supporting the community to participate in elections. With a significant AANHPI population in Los Angeles County, the initiative addresses the barriers to voting, provides access to information and resources, and emphasizes the importance of exercising the right to vote. Through public policy, outreach efforts, and engaging with diverse communities, this project aims to increase voter turnout and participation among low-propensity AANHPI voters. Join us in making your voice heard and shaping important public policy decisions.

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Empowering AANHPI Voters: Mobilizing for Change

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  1. Empowering, mobilizing and protecting the rights of Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Voters.

  2. Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders 15% of Californians are Asian American or NHPI 17 million Asian Americans 1.2 million NHPIs 1,552,129 Asian Americans and NHPIs live in Los Angeles County 68% of people old enough to vote are citizens 55% of people eligible to vote are registered

  3. Voting 293,000 AANHPIs in LA County voted in 2008 November Elections 3.37 million voters total in Los Angeles AANHPIs…. Need to be naturalized Need to be registered Largely unaffiliated with a party Need to be educated on issues Need to be supported to vote Source: Asian Americans at the Ballot Box 2008 by APALC

  4. Why is Voting Important • Barriers to AANHPI Voting • Access to information • Access to mechanics of voting • Access to engagement • Access to in-language resources • Access to protection of voting rights -Public Policy -Legislation - Budget LAW Politicians • ISSUES • Health issues • Immigration • Civil rights • Education • Economy and jobs Money VOTE Media Asian American & NHPI Community

  5. Low-Propensity AANHPI Voters Outreach • Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Filipino, Thai, Cambodian, South Asian, & Pacific Islander • Southern California • Partnering w/ 13 community organizations • Five $1,000 Innovative Youth Grants • Direct Voter Contact • Education Mailers • Bilingual & Culturally Competent Phone Banks • Priority Issue Surveys • Community Outreach Voter Kits • Tabling at community events, churches & schools • Media (mainstream, ethnic & social) • Bilingual Voter Hotlines in 5 languages • Voting Rights • - Poll Monitoring on Election Day

  6. Why should you vote? Voting Allows Your Voice to Be Heard Influence Important Public Policy Decision Represent Your Community People Have Fought For Your Access to Voting It is Your Right to Vote

  7. Who Can Vote A U.S. Citizen At least 18 years old on or before Election Day Not in prison or on parole for a felony Not declared mentally incompetent Need to be a US citizen living in a state (and not in a US territory or commonwealth)

  8. 1. Register to Vote Pick up a voter registration form at a library, DMV, or post office. Register online at registertovote.ca.gov Register by October 20, 2014 Verify if you’re registered to vote: lavote.net/SECURED/VOTER_REG/

  9. 2. Get Educated What Am I Voting On?Governor US Representative CA State LegislatorsPropositions Other State and Local Races Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 Learn about the various ballot initiatives and candidates  www.easyvoterguide.org Request bilingual sample ballots and resources at lavote.net/Voter_Elections

  10. 3. Vote! • Vote By Mail • Last day to request is Oct 28th • Vote at the Polls • Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 2014 • Find your polling place and what you are voting on: www.smartvoter.org

  11. Questions? Comments? Voter Hotline: 213-241-0213 Korean Hotline: 213-241-8840 Chinese Hotline: 213-241-8841 Khmer Hotline: 213-241-8842 Vietnamese Hotline: 213-241-8843 Thai Hotline: 213-241-8844 www.advancingjustice-la.org

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