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It's time to vote!! Make sure your voice is counted!

Orange County, CA - Voting is open now until 8pm on November 8, 2022! Make sure your vote is counted! OC Registrar of Voters has made it easier and more convenient than EVER to vote! Vote-by-mail ballots have been mailed to every registered voter. These ballots must be sealed and signed by the voter and can be dropped in the mail (no postage required) or into a secure OFFICIAL ballot box near you. To vote in person, go to ANY OFFICIAL VOTE CENTER. Watch out for fake vote centers and fake ballot boxes! Go to www.ocvote.gov to find official locations for ballot boxes, vote center, to track your ballot, and to confirm it's been counted.

Not registered? The deadline to register for this year's election is October 24, 2022.
Missed the deadline? You can still register for "conditional voter registration" between October 25 and November 8, 2022. Your vote will count once your registration is confirmed.
When do Vote Centers open? Some Vote Centers open on October 29, 2022. More Vote Centers will open on November 5, 2022. You can now vote at ANY Vote Center in Orange County.
Misplaced your vote-by-mail ballot? You can apply for a replacement vote-by-mail ballot until November 1, 2022. You can even request a "remote accessible" vote-by-mail ballot in which you print your ballot our and mail it back! OC Registrar of Voters is truly a model registrar.

Primary Election Virtual Ballot Party Recording Available!

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Attention Orange County AAPI progressive voters! You can watch the recording of our May 17 Virtual Ballot Party from the comfort of your own home! Grab your ballot, and your favorite beverage and/or snack and join Asian Americans in Action as we answer questions about the voting process in OC, and watch videos prepared by various candidates!  CLICK HERE  or on the video window below to watch the recording! Don't forget, the June 7th primary election is the FINAL election for OC Board of Education, OC Board of Supervisors, and Superior Court Judges! It's so important to vote for these seats! The last day of the election is JUNE 7, 2022!

Stay tuned for an in-person ballot party in October 2022!

Asian Americans in Action June 7th Voter Guide Released

Orange County, CA, May 4, 2022 -- Ballots for the June 7, 2022 primary election will be arriving in all mailboxes in Orange County within the week. This election is the deciding election for OC Board of Education and OC Board of Supervisors. Both boards control a significant amount of your tax dollars, so please be sure to vote. To make voting easier for our community, A3 is proud to endorse the following AAPI, progressive candidates, and to recommend the following non-AAPI progressive candidates. All of the candidates listed are people we believe will make Orange County a healthier, safer, more fiscally sound, greener, and more inclusive place to live. Vote early by mail, ballot dropboxes, or at one of many convenient vote centers near you! Some vote centers are open for 11 days leading up to the election!

Joint Statement on the
​Convictions in the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

"The convictions represent a minimum level of accountability—a first step—for Black families and other people of color who have lost a loved one to white violence to begin the long journey towards justice."

Statement on Anti-Asian Comments at Irvine City Council Meeting

"Asian Americans in Action believes in the democratic ideals of respectful public debate. Unfortunately, at an October 26, 2021 City of Irvine City Council meeting, one resident used racist tropes instead of thoughtful inquiry to discredit a City Councilmember."

How do I report a school-based hate crime or incident?

Students experience identity-based bullying and harassment in schools and classrooms across the country.  Check our our step-by-step guide to identifying, understanding and responding to these damaging behaviors. Together, let’s build a safe, secure, and welcoming campus environment for ALL students.
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Words matter.
Actions matter more.
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Tools for OC Cities to Take Action Against Anti-Asian Hate.

​Asian Americans in Action has drafted model resolution language for cities that want to take a stand against anti-Asian hate AND take concrete actions towards creating a safer and more inclusive environment for all communities.​​

​We're issuing a challenge to all OC city elected officials to adopt strong resolutions against anti-Asian hate before the start of May, Asian Pacific American Heritage month. Find out if your city is on the list and taking action to stop anti-Asian violence and racial violence of all forms. 

​​Additional resources:

Report hate incidents at Stop AAPI Hate. Forms are available in 11 languages (A joint project of Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council (A3PCON), Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), and the Asian American Studies Department of San Francisco State University)

Policy Recommendations for Addressing Hate Violence (Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus)

Tip of the Iceberg: Estimates of AAPI Hate Incidents Far More Extensive than Reported (AAPI Data)

Polling Memo of AAPI Women (National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum)​​

Policymakers, It's Time to Stop the Perpetuation of Asian Stereotypes


​"On March 20, 65th District Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva hosted a “Stop Asian Hate” press conference at Fullerton City Hall. Many elected officials expressed solidarity with the Asian and Asian American community against the upsurge in verbal and physical attacks. Several Asian American elected women spoke about their personal experiences of being dehumanized and silenced due to stereotypes about their race and sex, and their very real fear for their own safety and the safety of their families. And yet, even in that moment of speaking their truth, Asian Americans women were silenced once again."

Asian Americans in Action Statement:
We Are Outraged by the Atlanta Area Massacre

"Coronavirus backlash triggers wave of progressive activism from Asian Americans in Orange County"
​Front page of the Orange County Register, July 19, 2020

Asian Americans in Action Solidarity Statement Against  Anti-Black Racism and Violence

Asian Americans in Action Condemns
​Inflammatory Comments By DPOC Vice Chair

Asian Americans in Action Condemns DPOC Northern Vice Chair’s Comments on
Ho Chi Minh and Calls for His Immediate Resignation or Removal

Report of Anti-Asian Coronavirus Hate Incidents 
in Orange County

There were 34 reported cases of coronavirus-related hate incidents against Asian Americans in Orange County from March 19 - April 15, 2020.
  • Korean Americans reported 50% of the cases in Orange County
  • Women are almost four times more likely to report COVID-19 discrimination
  • Verbal harassment makes up almost 2/3 of the cases of discrimination

​Many thanks to our friends at Stop AAPI Hate (a project of Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council, Chinese for Affirmative Action, and San Francisco State Asian American Studies) for preparing this summary of reported incidents in Orange County.

​Asian Americans in Action Applauds OC Elected Officials and Community Leaders for Condemning Anti-Asian Violence

As communities around the nation kick off Asian Pacific American Heritage month, Asian Americans in Action commends the cities of Irvine and Garden Grove for unanimously approving resolutions that denounce COVID-19 related hate crimes and incidents against Asian Americans. We also applaud the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Democratic Party of Orange County for passing resolutions condemning such acts.

​Asian Americans in Action Urges OC Board of Supervisors to Pass Resolution Denouncing Xenophobia Against the AAPI Community

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Today, Asian Americans in Action sent this letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors calling on them to pass a resolution denouncing xenophobia directed at Asian Americans due to Covid-19.  Incidents of hate and hate crimes direct at AAPI in Orange County and nationwide has been increasing as with the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic as some seek draw a connection between the origin of the virus and Asian Americans in the US.

We are so pleased that many of our local elected officials, community leaders and continue have signed this letter in solitary with the AAPI community. Together, we can combat hate and xenophobia.