Article
From Citizens to Elected Representatives: The Political Trajectory of Asian American Pacific Islanders by 2040
Ethnic Studies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2016
Publisher
UCLA Asian American Studies Center Press
Disciplines
Abstract
The political power of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) has increased steadily in the United States. By 2040, one in ten Americans will be AAPI, and the number of Asian Americans registered to vote will have doubled (Ong, Ong, and Ong, 2016). This section examines the growing AAPI electorate and projects a trajectory for AAPI civic engagement and political participation from now until 2040. By looking at trends and projections for citizenship, voter registration, voter turnout, elected officials, and political infrastructure, the authors illustrate that AAPI political empowerment will have even a greater influence on the future of American politics.
Citation Information
Chen, C., Lai, J. S., Ramakrishnan, K., & Wang, A. (2016). From Citizens to Elected Representatives: The Political Trajectory of Asian American Pacific Islanders by 2040. AAPI Nexus: Policy, Practice and Community, 14(1), 162–178. https://doi.org/10.17953/nx.014.01.162
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