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
In the News
Improving the quality of translated voting materials, broadening government outreach to potential voters and increasing the number of in-person voting sites are key to boosting voter turnout among Asian Americans in Los Angeles, according to a newly published report from the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.
Asian-American community leaders and elected officials are coming together in support of a Los Angeles County proposal to give Asian Angeleños a voice when it comes to the county’s government while also cracking down on corruption.
A proposal to expand the Los Angeles county board of supervisors from 5 members to 9 and to create an ethics commission will make it to the November ballot.
"By wrapping this package of governance and ethics reform efforts, we know that bringing a package of reform will help to educate people. This isn’t just one change here or there but this is one package to bring broad sweeping change that increases diverse representation by communicating that with the community," said LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.
Filipino community leaders believe the added board members would foster more engagement with residents and their local governments.
"There will be better service for residents, there will be more connections to the board of supervisors, there will be more opportunities for residents to make their voces heard," said Nancy Yap of the Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment.
A proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has garnered support from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) elected officials, who say that doing so could lead to the creation of a special district for the community.
Prominent AAPI congressmembers, Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36) and Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), joined county supervisors during a press conference on Thursday, July 18 to support a governance and ethnics reform package for LA County.
Some of L.A. County’s best-known Asian American leaders came out in strong support of a plan to expand the Board of Supervisors — and to get it before voters this fall.
Increasing the number of seats from five to nine will create potential for better representation and more diversity on the board, according to the group that includes Congress members Judy Chu and Ted Lieu, municipal leaders and heads of community organizations.
Pasadena Star News coverage of Health Secretary Xavier Becerra amd Congresswoman Judy Chu’s roundtable with Monterey Park leaders.
CAUSE Board Chair, Charlie Woo, is interviewed by World Journal and shares the importance of multicultural collaboration in addressing anti-Asian hate.
The Sacramento Bee reporters Gillian Brassil, Jeong Park, Andrea Briseño coverage on the new Congressional redistricting maps and their impact on Latino, Asian, and Black communities. This article features an interview with Nancy Yap, CAUSE’s Executive Director.
World Journal coverage of the 2021 California Redistricting final maps.
The Washington Post reporter Colby Itkowitz coverage on the newly approved Congressional redistricting maps. Coverage includes quotes from an interview with Nancy Yap, Executive Director of CAUSE.
Redistricting maps are not final until the commission takes a vote on Dec. 27. But Asian American leaders expressed optimism that the west San Gabriel Valley district would stay intact. The communities are currently in the 27th Congressional district represented by Democrat Judy Chu.
“I do feel like the community input really made a difference and made it very clear what [commissioners] needed to do,” said Nancy Yap, who leads the Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE).
“So many of the things that we're experiencing as a community — from language translation and cultural competence to also experiences around the pandemic and anti-Asian hate — makes it important that we have a representative that understands our community and represents all of us,” Yap said.
Yap said that CAUSE and other organizations continue to keep an eye on the outcome for Asian-majority cities in the east San Gabriel Valley. Currently, draft maps move Diamond Bar, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights and Walnut out of their current district shared with Buena Park and Fullerton, which have large Asian American populations, and groups them with Latino-majority Gateway Cities including Norwalk and Whittier.
Researchers from USC and UCLA, Dr. Christian Grose and Dr. Natalie Masouka, respectively, share evidence and findings supporting the San Gabriel Valley Asian American community will vote together for shared interests, based off of 2018 and 2019 voting patterns. Read more to learn about the impact the 2021 CA Redistricting draft maps will impact the Asian American SGV communities.
A proposal before the state redistricting commission would redraw two congressional districts currently represented by Judy Chu and Young Kim. Critics say the move would significantly reduce the percentage of Asian Americans in those districts and diminish their voting power regionally.
The plan arrives at a time when Asian Americans are in urgent need of strong representation in Congress, said Nancy Yap, executive director of the Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE).
“With all that's happening with anti-Asian hate and COVID-19, and the impact that it’s had [on businesses] in the area, having that community together is meaningful,” Yap said.
CAUSE is among the dozens of Asian American civic organizations and leaders who have been blasting the proposed changes since a draft map came out Nov. 10.
LAist’s Josie Huang talks with Nancy Yap, CAUSE Executive Director, and other local leaders about the CA 20221 Redistricting efforts and its impact on the SGV AAPI community.
NextShark coverage of CAUSE’s efforts in advocating for the AAPI community during the 2021 CA Redistricting process.
World Journal coverage and Chinese translation of the Joint Statement.
World Journal coverage of the 2021 California Redistricting efforts and its impact on the AAPI community in San Gabriel Valley.
World Journal coverage of the 2021 California Redistricting efforts and concerns from AAPI organizations and community leaders.
U.S. News Express coverage of CAUSE’s recent national awards.
Learn about Neighborhood Councils and how to make an impact in your local communities.
Diving deeper into who the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are, what they do, and how they fit into the larger Los Angeles County Government.
Amidst the celebrations at the annual Year of the Dragon at Monterey Park’s Lunar New Year Festival, the air was charged with excitement, joy, and a palpable sense of community. Families and friends wandered through the event grounds, eagerly exploring the various activities on offer. Among the attractions, the CAUSE booth stood out, its line of attendees intriguing passersby. Here, amidst playful interactions and engaging discussions, CAUSE showcased its knack for fostering conversations about civic engagement, epitomizing its distinctive approach to community involvement.
The CD-10 Candidate Forum held on December 2nd marked a pivotal moment for Koreatown and the broader Los Angeles community. The event took place at South Asian Network’s new location in Koreatown and was hosted by AAPI Equity Alliance, and support from partnering organizations such as CAUSE, Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC), Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE), and the Korean American Coalition - Los Angeles (KACLA), the event showcased the power of unity and civic engagement. As the election season progresses, the forum serves as a cornerstone for informed decision-making within the API community, shaping the future of Los Angeles City Council District 10. District 10 encompasses the diverse neighborhoods such as Arlington Heights, Koreatown, Little Bangladesh, Mid-City, Olympic Park, Palms, South Robertson, West Adams, West Pico, and Wilshire Center.
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