This year’s Midterm Elections includes both federal and statewide elections.
▹ 35 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate have races this year.
▹ 435 of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives have races this year.
▹ 36 of the 50 States have Gubernatorial races this year.
▹ 85 of the 99 Legislative Chambers around the country have races this year.
The following states include populations of 20,000+ Korean Americans. Combined, these 21 states make up approximately 90% of the total U.S. Korean population, according to data from the 2020 American Community Survey.
Please note: This version of our Election Guide will not provide information regarding state legislative races due to the most recent redistricting of state and Congressional districts. There is not enough information available yet from the U.S. Census Bureau to calculate the total Korean American populations of new districts.
For any questions or concerns relating to the U.S. Midterm Elections, please contact the KAGC Voter Hotline at (202) 450-4252.
What is a Midterm Election?
▹Citizens cast votes for the Presidential Election every 4 years. However, Midterm Elections occur every 2 years since members of the House of Representatives have 2 year terms, and members of the Senate are elected every 6 years. Senate election years are divided amongst the chamber so that only a 1/3 of U.S. Senate seats have elections during the midterms.
Why Do We Have Midterm Elections in the United States?
▹ While the Presidential Elections usually see higher voter turnout rates, the Midterm Elections allow for citizens to elect leaders who will represent their states and directly assist their constituents. Members of Congress play an important role writing legislation and creating polices that impact communities with wide-reaching effects on our day-to-day lives.
Why Should I Vote?
▹Since 1996, Asian American and Pacific Islander groups have had the lowest turnout rate among racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Even among college-educated voters, turnout lagged behind their white, Black, and Hispanic voting groups.
▹However, Census data shows that Asian Americans have been able to increase their turnout rate the most by any other racial or ethnic group between 2016 and 2020. These numbers demonstrate critical momentum by the communities, especially in swing states like Georgia and Arizona. It is predicted that the Asian American and Pacific Islander electorate will have great political influence as the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the country.
Your Vote Matters.
▹ Your vote is one of the most direct methods as a U.S. citizen to shape the public policy-making process. The leaders that you elect represent your voice, your interests, and your future. While voting turnout tends to drop during midterm elections compared to Presidential elections, they are just as critical and necessary to everyday voters.
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.