University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Fall 2020

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

The stakes are high for APIDA in the 2020 Elections. There are 11 million APIDA eligible voters–votes that can possibly alter the political landscape of various states across the country. As many of us know, there are many members of the APIDA community that have not voted because of lack of outreach, translated materials, and …

Keep On, Keeping On

In the 2016 presidential election, only 49% of eligible APIDA voters voted. Here are the key reasons that keep the APIDA community from the ballot box: Lack of translated materials and interpretation services for non-native English speakers or those that lack fluency in English. The low rate of outreach by partisan and nonpartisan organizations. In …

Come in Swinging

If all the eligible APIDA voters in Wisconsin voted: National political parties and local/state elected officials will improve their outreach to the APIDA community and provide better representation on a local, state, and national level. Members of the APIDA community may be motivated to run for office to represent its needs, concerns, and interests. Much-needed …

Who are the 11 Million Strong?

The population of eligible APIDA voters has increased by 139 percent in the last twenty years! Now, there is 11 million eligible APIDA voters in the United States. Our “11 Million Strong” campaign wants to use concrete data to empower our community to the ballot box and make their voices heard during this critical moment …