WITH Election Day less than three months away, Filipino Americans in Southern Nevada are ramping up efforts to ensure that the community shows its voting power as the largest Asian American group in the state.

The presence of Fil-Ams in the state, and particularly in Clark County, is significant that election materials are available in Tagalog, in addition to English and Spanish, Caoile added. The cards for this year’s caucus were translated into Tagalog for the first time.

The county is also in need of poll workers, especially those who can speak Tagalog, for the early voting period and on Election Day, and is increasing the hourly pay rate. (In response to coronavirus concerns, state lawmakers earlier this month approved a plan to send absentee ballots to all active voters this November.)

As Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) comprise 10% of the Silver State’s electorate — and 61% of them in the county alone — candidates have made it a point to visit the communities to court their votes.

Nevada, similar to recent cycles, is a battleground state where these voters can have the most impact in races down the ballot, according to a recent analysis by AAPI Data.

Early polling data released this week by AAPI Data showed that registered Asian American voters nationwide are leaning toward Biden (54%), whereas 29% say they are inclined to vote for President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, 16% of the voters surveyed say they’re still undecided.

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