“Asian Americans and Redistricting: Empowering Through Electoral Boundaries”
Volume 8:2, p. 87 (2011)
by Paul Ong and Albert J. Lee
ABSTRACT: This article examines the background, history, and outcomes of Asian American engagement in political redistricting. It provides a historical context through an overview of the efforts by African Americans and Latinos, which established a foundation for Asian Americans. Through an analysis of demographic and spatial patterns, the paper argues that Asian Americans face a unique challenge and consequently have had to rely on utilizing a strategy based on the concept of “Community of Common Interest” to defend the integrity of Asian American neighborhoods from being fragmented by redistricting. Although it is difficult to construct Asian-majority districts, the creation of Asian-influence districts has contributed to an increase in the numbers of elected Asian American officials.
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Paul Ong and Albert Lee (2010) Asian Americans and Redistricting: Empowering Through Electoral Boundaries. AAPI Nexus: Policy, Practice and Community: 2010, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 87-114.