Read article by Emma Colton, Fox News
Summary
A Democratic National Committee (DNC) official, Vice Chair Shasti Conrad, has warned that the Democratic Party is failing to conduct sufficient outreach to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters, a shortfall that could jeopardize the party’s chances in the crucial New Jersey gubernatorial election.
New Jersey, a longtime Democratic stronghold, is home to over a million Asian Americans, making the AAPI community a potentially decisive voting bloc. Conrad noted that the party lost ground with the community in the 2024 election, with some votes shifting toward Donald Trump, as Republicans have effectively tapped into AAPI concerns about the economy and taxes.
While acknowledging the presence of anti-Asian rhetoric from the GOP, Conrad praised the Republican Party for doing more to meet AAPI voters in their community spaces, run Asian candidates, and address their concerns. She urged Democrats, including Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s gubernatorial campaign, to make a greater investment and ensure AAPI voters are included in their coalition-building efforts, recognizing the community’s importance and fast-growing demographic power. The Sherrill campaign has since increased its outreach efforts, focusing on multilingual canvassing and community events.
