WASHINGTON — In the 2025 election cycle, 496 Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) candidates ran for office at the local and state levels. Every year, the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) actively tracks AA & NH/PI candidates running for office at all levels of public service through its AA & NH/PI Candidate Pipeline . “This year we’ve seen nearly 500 AA & NH/PI candidates seek elected office at the local and stat

WASHINGTON —The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of  David Lin , who served with distinction as Treasurer of our organization from 2010 to 2018. His sudden loss is a profound one for the APAICS community, the broader Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) civic sphere, and for all who knew and worked alongside him. David Lin’s leadership, dedication, and steadfast commitm

WASHINGTON –The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) welcomes CAPAC Chairwoman Grace Meng, California State Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, and Alisa La to its Board of Directors and the Hon. Régine Biscoe Lee to the National Advisory Council. Additionally, APAICS is pleased to announce the earlier election of Jean Lee and Susan Moon to the Board of Directors. Both served on National Advisory Council prior to their election. Moon has been appoi

WASHINGTON –The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is pleased to announce the election of its 2025 Board Officers. Jason Chan, former Board Secretary, has been elected as Board Chair and will succeed Susan Jin Davis, who has served as a Board Member since 2008 and Board Chair since 2013. The 2025 APAICS Board of Directors will begin its term in January 2025.  Founded by former Secretary Norman Y. Mineta in 1994, alongside the Congressional Asi