READY TO VOTE?

KAGC IS HERE TO HELP YOU

Let’s get our voice heard, counted, and reflected on November 5th, 2024. Click your state’s name below for information on the upcoming election.

READY TO VOTE?

KAGC IS HERE TO HELP YOU

Let’s get our voice heard, counted, and reflected on November 5th, 2024. Click your state’s name below for information on the upcoming election.
  • Find Your States
  • Online Registration

    The states colored in below offer online voter registration. Click on your state for more information.
  • Election Day Registration

    The states colored in below offer voter registration on Election Day. Certain restrictions may apply. Click on your state for more information.
  • Restricted Mail-In Voting

    For some states with restricted mail-in voting, registered voters must meet certain State eligibility requirements to request an absentee ballot
  • Photo ID Required

    The states colored in below require a certain form of photo ID to be presented at the polling place.
Why Should I Vote?
▹  Since 1996, Asian American and Pacific Islander groups have had the lowest voter turnout rates among other racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Even among college-educated voters, AAPI turnout has lagged behind that of White, Black, and Hispanic voters.
▹  However, voter turnout among Asian Americans increased significantly from 49% in 2016 to 59% in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. With over 15 million eligible Asian American voters, or 6.1% of the voter population, the AAPI community played a crucial role in deciding the fate of swing state elections in Georgia, Arizona and Nevada.
▹  It is predicted that the Asian American and Pacific Islander population is projected to rise to more than 35.8 million by 2060, or more than triple their 2000 population. The continued growth of the AAPI electorate will translate to greater political influence as the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the country.
▹   The double-digit surge in Asian American voter turnout demonstrates a critical shift in the perception of the Korean American community as a critical voting bloc, especially as elections are being determined by razor-thin margins.
Your Vote Matters.
  Your vote is one of the most direct ways for you, as a U.S. citizen, to influence the public policy-making process through civic participation. The leaders you elect represent your voice, your interests, and the future of your community.
1,501,587

Korean Alone

2,051,572

Korean + Combination

Top 10 U.S. State by Korean Population

State Korean + Combination Korean Alone
California 562,497 471,071
New York 142,143 120,360
Texas 111,701 80,664
New Jersey 109,856 98,046
Washington 97,176 66,682
Virginia 93,481 74,569
Illinois 73,353 58,909
Georgia 72,887 60,124
Maryland 59,919 47,867
Hawaii 56,202 25,632

Source: 2021: ACS 5-Year Estimates Selected Population Detailed Table

Top 10 U.S. Counties by Korean Population

County Korean + Combination Korean Alone
Los Angeles County, California 229,593 205,016
Orange County, California 112,041 100,568
Bergen County, New Jersey 63,558 60,909
Queens County, New York 51,484 47,295
Honolulu County, Hawaii 48,178 23,534
Fairfax County, Virginia 48,041 42,297
Cook County, Illinois 43,638 37,061
King County, Washington 43,622 31,124
Santa Clara County, California 38,805 32,903
San Diego County, California 30,162 21,692

Source: 2021: ACS 5-Year Estimates Selected Population Detailed Table

Top 10 U.S. Congressional District by Korean Population

Congressional District State Korean Population
Congressional District 5 New Jersey 52,742
Congressional District 34 California 52,489
Congressional District 3 New York 28,801
Congressional District 6 New York 24,835
Congressional District 47 California 23,076
Congressional District 36 California 21,825
Congressional District 38 California 21,777
Congressional District 30 California 20,987
Congressional District 17 California 18,061
Congressional District 7 Georgia 17,553

Source: 2022: ACS 1-Year Estimates

KAGC HELPS YOU

As the largest nationwide network of Korean American voters, KAGC is here to help you exercise your voting rights and make an informed choice.

ELECTION INFORMATION FOR SELECT STATES
KEY POSITIONS AND CANDIDATES IN PLACES WITH LARGE KOREAN AMERICAN POPULATIONS
VOTER HOTLINE IN ENGLISH AND KOREAN
If you need additional information or would like further assistance, please reach KAGC Voter Hotline at (202) 450-4252. The hotline is live between 9am and 5pm EST on Monday through Friday, in both English and Korean. On Election Day, real-time assistance is available throughout the polling hours. You can also send inquiry by filling out this form.
선거 관련 각종 문의는 KAGC 유권자 핫라인을 통해 접수 가능합니다. 전화 (202) 450-4252를 통해 평일 오전 9시부터 오후 5시 (동부) 사이 투표 참여에 대한 지원을 받으실 수 있습니다. 선거일에는 투표소 개장 시간 동안 핫라인이 가동됩니다. 또한 다음 양식을 통해 이메일로 문의를 접수하실 수 있습니다.