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Early and absentee voting among Asian America and Pacific Islanders in swing states increased significantly this year thanks to in-person, online and text message efforts.
In the 13 most contested presidential battleground states, AAPI early and absentee voting rose nearly 300 percent from 2016 the fastest growth rate among all racial groups according to the data firm Catalist. The roughly 1 million early ballots cast surpassed the groups total 2016 turnout by 21 percent, a separate report from the data firm TargetSmart says.
In states like Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania, the surge in AAPI early voting surpassed President-elect Joe Bidens razor-thin margins of victory. Heavy investment in intergenerational organizing, local census operations and efforts to combat misinformation all contributed to the record turnout from the countrys fastest-growing electorate, experts said.
For the last four to five years, theres been a concerted effort from AAPI groups to develop state-specific mobilization strategies, Christine Chen, executive director at Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), told NBC Asian America. Weve seen a dramatic increase in AAPIs engaging in different issues, participating in rallies and running for office.
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