In order for Asian Pacific American (APA) communities to be aware, mobilize, and vote in future elections, our Voter Outreach, Training, & Education (VOTE) Initiatives provide culturally-aware outreach resources to encourage civic participation. We understand that our communities need to have the knowledge, access, and network to be fully immersed in our democracy.
Throughout the year, CAUSE conducts various VOTE Initiatives to empower the APA community to be active political participants. VOTE Initiatives ensure awareness of the issues and access to the information on how to participate in the political process.
CA General election key dates
Monday, October 7, 2024
Mailing of Vote by Mail ballots begin. Ballot drop off locations open.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Last day to register to receive a Vote by Mail ballot for the election.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Same-day registration available for in-person voting.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Initial Vote Centers open for in-person voting. Open daily.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
All vote centers open. Open until election day.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
GENERAL ELECTION DAY
Last day to vote in-person, drop off/mail VBM Ballot, and/or Same Day (Conditional) Voter Registration
CALIFORNIA ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANS VOTER RESOURCE LIST
Stay up to date with important voter information and resources with the CAUSE the VOTE CA APA Voter Resource List. The list is a collection of resources created for and/or by the APA Community to increase engagement and education for the upcoming election.
The Resource List Contains:
General Voter Information
Voter guides created by or backed by APA organizations
Ways to Volunteer,
Voter Hotlines & Language accessibility help
and More!
This list will be continuously updated, please share with us any resources you want to see added through our form in the link below.
WATCH the “MAKE US COUNT” PRESS CONFERENCE
“MAKE US COUNT” A Conversation with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Asian Pacific American Leaders about the November 3rd Election and Voter Resources
Hosted on October 8th, 2020
Participating APA Organizations: Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (AAAJ - LA), Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF), Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), Asian Law Alliance, Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement (APIFM), Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON), California State Student Association (CSSA), Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC), Kizuna, Leadership and Education through Gagana Fa'a Samoa (LE GaFa), LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics), Little Tokyo Community Council (LTCC), Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA), Pacific Islander Health Partnership (PIHP), Pasifika Vote, Pilipino Workers Center (PWC), South Asian Network (SAN), Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC)
View the Video Transcription Here
“I have a Voice” PSA
Produced by East West Bank
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