AAPI citizens are the fastest growing constituency in Ohio, yet the data regarding this group are sparse and inconsistent. By our best estimate, more than 125,000 eligible adults are either unregistered or infrequent voters. These conditions have to change. By generating data through direct voter contact, The AAPI Research Group and Engagement Team - Ohio (TARGETOHIO) will identify the AAPI population of potential voters and discern the issues important to this diverse community. Through informed engagement, TARGETOHIO will transform the AAPI community into voters, activists, candidates and policymakers who play a pivotal role in the future of Ohio.
RESEARCH
Through the use of census data, voting records, and proprietary software, TARGETOHIO will develop a robust picture of the AAPI population in Ohio, including recent immigrants and longtime residents.
Through direct voter contact, interviews, focus groups, and surveys, TARGETOHIO will conduct research about the statewide and national issues of greatest concern to the AAPI residents of Ohio.
Through ongoing contact with both willing voters and potential voters, TARGETOHIO will continue refocusing on those aspects of their lives in Ohio most impacted by legislation.
ENGAGEMENT
To educate the AAPI community about federal, state, and local issues that impact their lives, TARGETOHIO will create regional outreach teams and provide educational information on issues that interest and impact the AAPI community.
To inform AAPI voters on how elected officials vote on the issues important to them, TARGETOHIO will create a non-partisan scorecard on how elected officials vote on relevant issues; the scorecard will be shared with the AAPI community.
To grow political power in the Ohio AAPI community, TARGETOHIO will encourage AAPI citizens to run for office and engage in the political process. We will connect potential candidates to training and education resources.
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