Know Your Rights. Make a Plan to Vote.

Your voice matters, and every vote counts! OCA is committed to protecting your right to vote. That’s why we’ve sued the Department of Homeland Security and continue to fight to ensure AAPI communities can participate in our democracy without fear or intimidation.

Now, we need you to do your part: make a plan and go vote!

Call 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683) for assistance with voting questions.

  • Bilingual assistance is available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Bengali.

Visit AALDEF's Know Your Rights: ICE and 2026 Elections Toolkit for additional guidance.

  • Learn about your voting rights and what to do if you experience intimidation, discrimination, or other problems while voting.

Visit 866OurVote.org to find important election information, including:

  • Voter registration: Check your registration status.

  • Election deadlines: Find key dates and deadlines in your state.

  • Polling locations: Learn where to vote.

Protecting AAPI communities

Our team fights to ensure that AAPIs can fully participate in our democracy, live without fear, and access critical resources.

Developing new leaders

Through internships, youth programs, and scholarships, we work to cultivate and empower the next generation of civil rights advocates.

Building public awareness

OCA National partners with organizations to educate AANHPI communities on policies affecting their lives through educational campaigns.

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