What are Asian voters' priorities for this 2024 election: See data from AAPI poll

Asian voters care about more than education, new data from an AAPI Data/AP-NORC Poll shows.

Though Asian Americans are often pigeonholed as a demographic that prioritizes education above all other issues, a new poll shows that’s not completely accurate.

Data from an AAPI Data/AP-NORC Poll shows that inflation is the top issue for Asian voters this year, and experts say political campaigns might need to shift their approach if they want to make headway.

“These data really confirm what those who’ve been paying attention to Asian American political and public opinion have known for some time,” said Janelle Wong, senior researcher at data and civic engagement nonprofit AAPI Data. “The Asian American political agenda is much broader than some might assume.”

In the past, politicians have leaned heavily on stereotypes when unprepared for questions on the Asian American electorate, Wong said.

“They have this kind of knee-jerk kind of response when they’re asked, ‘Oh, what are the issues that Asian Americans care about?’” she said. “They assume it’s education.” 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-voters-priorities-2024-election-polls-rcna135508

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