The Asian American voter bloc is more important than ever. As the fastest growing population in the United States, Asian American voters may prove to play an essential role in an increasingly diverse electorate. 

According to a report from CBS News, Asian Americans now make up more than 11 million voters in November’s election. Moreover, the increase of Asian Americans who are eligible to vote is evidence that there is a wider mobilization of Asian Americans in politics, one that will have a substantial impact on the outcome of this year’s election. 

Given these factors, it is essential to not discredit Asian American voters in this year’s election. Politicians should not undermine Asian American voters in their attempts to appeal to their audience, and Asian Americans should no longer be overlooked as a force in U.S. politics. In fact, there are certain places where an Asian American vote could make all the difference, according to Karthick Ramakrishnan, a professor at the University of California, Riverside.

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