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Overseas & Military Voting: Navigating New Voter Changes

Recent changes to federal voting forms have created some confusion for U.S. citizens abroad and military voters. Here’s what changed and how to navigate November 3rd. Elections.  Step 1: File (or refile) your FPCA annually, as soon as possible. The FPCA doubles as both your registration and ballot request, so

APIAVote Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Clarifying Mail-In Voting Rules

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2026 Contact: press@apiavote.org Washington, DC – The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a federal court’s injunction is an important victory for those planning to vote by mail during the 2026 Midterm Elections, especially for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters that largely vote by mail.

New Asian American Voter Survey Data: 90% of AAPI Adults Plan to Vote in 2026 Midterms as Cost-of-Living Tops Voter Concerns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2026 Contact: press@apiavote.org Washington, DC – Today, Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) and AAPI Data released findings from the 2026 AAPI Voter Survey (AAVS), the longest-running survey of Asian American voters. Since 2012, the multilingual survey has tracked the attitudes, priorities and voting behavior of

APIAVote Responds to President Trump’s Primetime Address on the 2020 Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2026 Contact: press@apiavote.org Washington, DC – Last night, the President addressed the nation with false claims. The 2020 election has been examined and litigated at the state and federal levels, with no evidence that any foreign government altered voter registration systems, ballots, vote tabulation, or election results.  The

APIAVote Statement on Supreme Court Decision Weakening Voting Rights Act Protections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2026 Contact: press@apiavote.org Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a ruling that tremendously weakens key protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and makes it more difficult for communities of color to challenge racially discriminatory voting maps.  This

Protecting your voting rights

Learn about the laws and policies that protect voting rights and help ensure AAPI voters have equal access to the ballot.

AAPI Voter Data & State Profiles

See state-specific data on AAPI population growth, voter eligibility, and the growing influence of AAPI voters across the country.

Asian American Voter Survey

The survey provides key insights into AAPI voters’ priorities, voting plans, and political engagement heading into the 2026 midterms.

AAPI RESEARCH archive

Access our extensive archive of research and reports examining the experiences, priorities, and civic participation of AAPI voters.