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

Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders 17 million Asian Americans 1.2 million NHPIs 15% of Californians are Asian American or NHPI 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 2

Voting 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 293,000 AANHPIs in LA County voted in 2008 November Elections 3.37 million voters total in Los Angeles 3 Source: Asian Americans at the Ballot Box 2008 by APALC

Why is Voting Important Asian American & NHPI Community VOTE Money Media Politicians -Public Policy -Legislation - Budget LAW 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 ISSUES -Health issues -Immigration -Civil rights -Education -Economy and jobs 4

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

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

 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) Who Can Vote 7

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

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

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

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