The Harris-Walz campaign released “My Mother” on Wednesday—its third major television and digital ad targeting Asian American voters since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee for President.
WA delegates’ vote for Kamala Harris at the DNC
Washington state delegates added a unique flair to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Tuesday, casting their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris and vice-presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz amid a lively celebration featuring local talent and cultural nods.
AAPI candidates prevail in WA state Primary election
The primary election in Washington state wrapped up on August 6, and voters have determined which candidates will advance to the General Election in November.
Nikki Haley prevails in Pennsylvania, despite suspending campaign
When Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign, she refused to endorse Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination—and apparently so did some of her supporters in Pennsylvania.
Northwest Asian Weekly’s 2023 political endorsements
Note: Due to our limited capacity, this endorsement list is not exhaustive and inclusive of all candidates we think are worthy of our vote.
2023 General Election — AAPI candidates in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties
Nov. 7 is General Election Day for all voters in Washington. Ballots are mailed out by county election offices no later than Oct. 20.
Asian American voter preferences: Majority lean Democrat
Almost all Asian American voters, about 97%, think that a candidate’s policies are more important than their race or where they come from when they decide who to vote for.
Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters
For a century, the League of Women Voters in Florida formed bonds with marginalized residents by helping them register to vote—and, in recent years, those efforts have extended to the growing Asian American and Asian immigrant communities.