Political & Civic Participation
2026 AAPI Voters Data and Narrative Toolkit
This toolkit provides a standardized, evidence-based, and field-tested set of facts and messaging resources that can help community organizations, news media, funders, and other relevant stakeholders to better understand and engage AAPI communities.
One in Five: Can AAPIs Swing the California Governor Race?
California’s gubernatorial hopefuls are widely missing the mark when it comes to securing the support of Asian American and Pacific Islander voters. That is the unmistakable conclusion we can draw from AAPI Data’s latest survey of AAPI eligible voters in California
Policies, Not Labels: AAPIs Embrace Socialist Policies More than the Term “Socialism” Itself
Generational divides emerge on political labels such as “socialism,” but not on government solutions to affordability
From Refugees to Representation: Cultivating Hmong American Political Power in Minnesota
The Hmong community in Minnesota has transformed into a powerful political force, driven by decades of grassroots organizing, community resilience, and a determination to claim a rightful place in American democracy.
Zohran Mamdani and the Rise of Indian American Political Power
Zohran Mamdani’s groundbreaking primary victory in New York highlights not only his progressive, populist appeal but also the growing political influence of Indian Americans.
AAPI Turnout Dipped in 2024, Remains Above 2016 Levels
Asian American and Pacific Islander turnout in the 2024 presidential elections dipped slightly below their record levels set in 2020, while some communities saw dramatic increases and decreases.