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FilAm Vote
We need your help engaging the community to vote!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_empty_space height=”200px”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFnJ7IRHOHU&list=PLkQgPTKIugvjhjsqB_S2J_exg8KeaKmkJ” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][vc_column_text]Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, showing that there are an estimated 4,037,564 Filipinos in the United States.
But Filipinos are under-represented when it comes to civic participation. According to AAPI Data, only 59% of eligible Filipino voters were registered and only 50% voted in the 2016 election. Since 2002, NaFFAA’s non-partisan civic engagement program, “FilAm Vote,” has aimed to unite, build, and increase political empowerment through voter registration, voter education, voter protection, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV). In 2017, NaFFAA partnered with the New Virginia Majority Education Fund and registered more than 50 new voters, knocked on almost 1,000 doors, and made nearly 5,000 calls in less than 6 weeks for the November 2017 Virginia gubernatorial election.
In 2018, NaFFAA will continue its FilAm Vote program across the country during the 2018 midterm elections targeting key Filipino American states and districts. Click on a tabs below to learn more. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][stack_tabs][stack_tabs_content icon=”icon-Check” title=”Register to Vote”]
Voter Registration Deadlines
All states except North Dakota require citizens to register if they want to become voters. Registration deadlines could be a month ahead before an election depending on your state. For example, Minnesota allows for same-day registration. Check the U.S Vote Foundation to find the registration deadline in your state.
Register to Vote
| Click here to register to vote. | Click here to register if you’re Overseas or Military. |
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Not sure if you are already registered? Here are some resources and deadlines to help you check.
California
Primary Election Deadline: February 18, 2020
General Elections Deadline: October 20, 2020
Hawaii
Primary Election Deadline: July 9, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Texas
Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Washington
Primary Election Deadline: March 2, 2020 by mail or online; March 10, 2020 by in-person
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020 by mail or online; October 26, 2020 in-person
Nevada
Primary Election Deadline: May 12, 2020 by mail or in-person; June 4, 2020 online
General Election Deadline: October 6, 2020 by mail or in-person; October 29, 2020 online
Illinois
Primary Election Deadline: February 29, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 6, 2020 by mail; October 18, 2020 online
New York
Primary Election Deadline: April 3, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020
Florida
Primary Election Deadline: February 18, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
New Jersey
Primary Election Deadline: May 12, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020
Virginia
Primary Election Deadline: February 10, 2020
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Voter Protection
As long as you’re a registered voter, you have the right to cast your ballot in any election. Constitutional amendments – such as the 15th (a citizen’s right to vote based on that citizen’s “race, color, or previous condition of servitude”), 19th (right to vote to citizens based on sex), and 26th (lowering the voting age to 18 years old) – are laws passed to expand and protect a US citizen’s right to vote.
- Know specific voting rights in your state and review voting rights resources.
- Click here to report incidents with your voting experience online.
- Learn about new voting restrictions in your state.
- Take steps to make an informed choice.
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Voter Education
APIA Vote has resources on finding when your state’s deadlines and polling locations are.
Please visit http://www.apiavote.org/states and click on your state to learn more.
There are two ways to vote: in person or by mail.
In Person Voting
Find your polling location!
Mailing Your Vote
“Unable to attend the official polling station? Cast an Absentee Ballot!”
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Share What You Are Doing
Use the following hashtags on your social media
#FilAmVote
#BosesMoBotoMo
#AAPIVoices
Connect with a Local NaFFAA Region
Talk to a regional leader near your area to get involved.
FilAm Vote Events and Volunteer Opportunities Near You
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FilAm Vote Leadership
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FilAm Vote
Champion
Giselle Rushford
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FilAm Vote
Director & Manager
Jesse Vizcocho
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Manager
TJ Simba-Medel
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FilAm Vote
Coordinator
Juanito Amor
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Manager
Jelly Carandang
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Manager
Krystle Canare
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