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Elections '24

The 2024 Presidential election year has begun. What are the issues? What are the stakes? And why is this year so critical for the future direction of the country? Follow EMS as we look to answer these questions through reporting, analysis, in-depth interviews and more.

Politics

San Francisco’s Chinese Political Leadership Wanes Even as Voting Power Peaks

Peter Schurmann - Dec 16, 2024

As the Chinese American vote reaches its peak in city politics, there are fewer Chinese elected officials today than at any time in a generation.

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Kamala Harris Supporters Leave Dejected with Defeat in the Air

AsAmNews - Nov 6, 2024

Kamala Harris supporters dejectedly watched race results pour in Nov. 5 night at a watch party at Howard University.

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Andy Kim Makes History as First Korean American Senator

AsAmNews - Nov 5, 2024

Andy Kim made history early on election night Nov. 5, as the first Korean American to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Kim handily defeated...

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Voices from the Ground on Election Day

Sunita Sohrabji - Nov 5, 2024

A record number of 1st-time voters of color cast their ballot in this election cycle.

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EMS Survey: Ethnic Media on America’s Shifting Electoral Landscape

Ethnic Media Services - Nov 5, 2024

As part of our Elections Day 2024 coverage, EMS surveyed around two dozen of our ethnic media partners across the country.

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Asian American Voters in Georgia Will Not Be Overlooked

Jongwon Lee - Nov 5, 2024

Asian Americans in the Deep South now realize one thing. The only time we are “discovered” is when one of us is killed, or when election season comes around.

Environment

The Planet’s Most Existential Threat Was Left Out at the Ballot Box

Sunita Sohrabji - Nov 5, 2024

The planet faces its most existential crisis, climate change, but voters and candidates seem largely unconcerned.

Stop the Hate

More Voter Participation Could Lead to Less Hate

La Opinion - Nov 4, 2024

A three-day festival in Santa Barbara tried to encourage residents to participate in the elections and to report hate crimes, amid live music, art workshops, and crafts.

Stop the Hate

LA Latino Community Fights Surge of Anti-Immigrant Hate During Election Season

Ethnic Media Services - Nov 1, 2024

To prevent hate acts and crimes, Los Angeles County involved local Latino consulates to join the LA vs Hate campaign.

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How Californians Can Vote

Selen Ozturk - Oct 28, 2024

With November 5 less than two weeks away, how can Californians make sure their vote counts?

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Language Access a Barrier to Elections for Communities Nationwide

Peter Schurmann - Oct 24, 2024

A new report finds that gaps in election legislation including the Voting Rights Act excludes many Limited English Proficient communities across the country.

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