New to the American political process? Want to know more about the issues that affect Asian and Pacific Islanders? Please visit our Voter Education 101 page!
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions section
This section will give you answers to how you
can get more involved in the upcoming elections.
Please contact us if you would like to see additional questions added to this list!
What if I am interested in organizing a voter registration drive?
APIAVote has created a How-To Starter Kit to provide community leaders and volunteers basic information and tips on how to effectively register their family, friends and community.
This Starter Kit contains useful information such as:
- Checklists for Organizing Voter Registration Campaigns
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Tips for Organizing a Voter Registration Drive
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Practical Tips for Voter Registration
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APIA Voting Facts & Statistics
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Talking Points on the Importance of Voting
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Legal Tips for Participating in Election Activities
Click here to download the Starter Kit today!
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Are translated materials and other materials available for organizers to use in our outreach efforts?
With the assistance of APIAVote members, various educational and outreach materials were created and translated for the 2000 Elections. We are currently in the process of updating these materials, and suggest you return to the website periodically to see what materials have been posted.
In the meantime, we encourage organizers to download these materials, update and duplicate them for your immediate needs. Depending on your location, APIAVote can also connect you with local coalitions that have already created translated materials.
If you would like to know about 2004 regional efforts or have copies of materials mailed to you, please send your request to info@apiavote.org and be sure to state which flyer you would like and the number of copies needed. Please include your name and mailing address.
Additional translations will be added in the near future, so please be sure to visit this site for updates. These are in Microsoft Word format. If you have difficulty downloading the files or if you would like it sent to you in pdf. or any other format, please email info@apiavote.org.
Please go to our Organizing Tools section to view our translated materials.
What type of information is there on Asian & Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) and politics?
There are many resources to get statistics, data, and issue information on APIAs and politics.
Visit our APIA Statistics & Data page to get the latest information on APIAs.
Additionally, our Issues That Impact APIAs page will tell you more about issues that impact the APIA community.
I don't understand the election process. How can I better educate myself?
The National Association of Korean American Service and Education Consortium (NAKASEC), published a Voter Education Guide in 2000, which describes the federal electoral process and government structure.
This comprehensive guidebook not only provides basic information on election and caucus schedules and the presidential electoral process, but also on how our government actually works and what programs our tax dollars feeds into.
As Asian Pacific Americans striving to lay our roots into this new land, we must learn how to exercise our rights and emerge as a political force. We hope that this guide will serve as a tiny beacon for full participation in the coming November elections.
2004 English and Korean Versions will be made available shortly.
Why should APIA youth get involved with the elections? Who is addressing the issues of our generation?
Did you know that approximately 30% of the APIA community who are eligible to vote are 18-30 year olds? APIAVote is actively trying to engage younger voters. We need your energy and expertise in organizing, as we continue to educate and empower the entire APIA community for the election. We need you, as young voters to register and go vote for yourself, your family, and your community!
Learn how you can get involved! Email info@apiavote.org today.
What are the permissible lobbying activities for 501(c)(3) organizations?
Non-Profit organizations can engage their communities in election activities without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. With their large membership base, nonprofits have the potential to greatly impact the 2004 election. The rule of thumb is: all election activities are permissible so as long as they do not appear in any way, shape or form to critique or promote any one of the candidate.
To view a detailed chart of permissible activities, click here.
Click here for some examples of what you can and cannot say at voter registration drives.
What are debate watches and what do I need to do to coordinate one for APIAVote?
APIAVOTE Sponsors A Series of Debate Watches Nationwide!
The Commission on Presidential Debates was established in 1987 to ensure that debates, as a permanent part of every general election, provide the best possible information to viewers and listeners. Its primary purpose is to sponsor and produce debates for the United States leading presidential and vice presidential candidates and to undertake research and educational activities relating to the debates. The organization, which is a nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation, sponsored all the general election debates in 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Are you interested in hosting a debate watch for ten of your closes friends or a larger event for your local community? If so, email info@apiavote.org.
I would like to understand how the federal government impacts my life on a daily basis. How can I learn more about how the government is supposed to serve me?
Refer to www.firstgov.gov. This is a one-stop shopping site for government services to help Americans across the country and around the world find the information and resources they need at a click of a mouse — quickly and easily. Learn more about it here.
What issues affect Asian & Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs)?
This year, the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans created the Call to Action: Platform for Asian Pacific Americans National Policy Priorites 2004, which discusses numerous policy issues that affect the APIA community.
To read an overview on the issues, please click here.
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Information on Major Political Parties in the United States:
To learn about more political parties in the US, visit Project Vote Smart's website.
How do I learn about how the presidential candidates stand on issues important to the Asian and Pacific Islander American communities?
Answer coming soon!
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