As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, POLITICO is recognizing contributions and impact from Asian power players in local, state, federal and even international levels.
Vice President Kamala Harris greets guests during a reception celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2022. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesAsian American and Pacific Islanders are the nation’s fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the country. And with that exploding growth comes expanding influence.
with undeniable sway over key policy battles — from abortion to environmental justice to elections to tense negotiations with geo-political foes.Selected on The Recast Power List for leading the White House’s abortion access fight during the midterm elections, the vice president herself pushed the administration to keep talking about the abortion issue, arguing it was an issue of personal freedom and would resonate with voters of any gender.
With upcoming elections next year and a growing AAPI influence in politics, we predict you’ll be hearing much more about her in the years to come.Nothing beats a politician that can connect with their voters. Yee demonstrated this like no other Arizona Republican could last cycle. In a year featuring election deniers like Kari Lake and Blake Masters sharing the same ticket — and losing their respective races – Yee won the race for state treasurer, easily.
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