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How Asian-American campaigners helped turn the US deep-red South blue

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Quaggin, L., & Li, H. (2026, November 10). How Asian-American campaigners helped turn the US deep-red South blue. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3374001/how-asian-american-campaigners-helped-turn-us-deep-red-south-blue

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The article reports on how Asian-American organizers played a significant role in recent Democratic victories in traditionally Republican states like Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina. These organizers leveraged long-term community engagement to boost voter turnout. Chany Chea, programme director of the Asian-American Advocacy Fund, highlighted a specific campaign called “Asian Ballot Girls,” which included popular merchandise that gained widespread attention.

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In the 2026 elections, Asian-American campaigners played a pivotal role in flipping several traditionally Republican states in the South to blue for Democrats. In states like Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina, organizers mobilized voters through community engagement programs they had built over years. Chany Chea, programme director of the Asian-American Advocacy Fund, highlighted their "Asian Ballot Girls" campaign, which featured merchandise that went viral among voters. This strategic approach helped shift voter turnout in key districts, contributing to a significant electoral victory for Democrats in these traditionally deep-red states.

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