POLITICO
Asian Americans are the least likely to hold elected office
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing demographic. But they account for less than 1 percent of all elected leaders.
President Joe Biden, accompanied by from left, Vice President Kamala Harris, Sens. Mazie Hirono, Mark Takano, Reps. Judy Chu, Grace Men, speaks during a meeting with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Executive Committee at the White House. | Andrew Harnik/AP Photo
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are dramatically underrepresented in elected office and particularly in the criminal justice sector — even as they’re the fastest growing demographic group.