The US Eliminated Nearly 21,000 Election Day Polling Locations for 2020
Exclusive VICE News analysis shows a 20% cut in election locations nationwide, and much deeper cuts in California, Maryland, Kentucky, New Jersey, Nevada and North Dakota.
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Are Asian Americans the Last Undecided Voters?
The political interests of such a diverse population can be hard to target, but several groups think they’ve found a way.
Voter outreach in South Asian languages ramps up before the election
Outreach materials are being translated into Telugu, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali and Urdu, among other languages, at higher rates than in past years.
Asian Americans Are the Fastest-Growing Racial Group in the Electorate—But Many Face Additional Obstacles to Voting by Mail
Despite being identified as a key group, Asian American voters tend to receive a low level of contact from campaigns.
Asian American Voters 50-Plus Cite Health Care as Most Important 2020 Election Issue
Asian American voters age 50-plus cited health care (93%) as the most important election issue this November, according to two recent national AARP surveys exploring their priorities and concerns. Jobs and the economy (89%) ranked a close second.
New Facebook ads tell voters which lawmakers voted against denouncing Asian racism
Some GOP House members take their Asian American constituents for granted, Rep. Grace Meng said, and it’s important “that they are called out for doing so.”