Rowland: Asian-American and Pacific Islander voters are a rising force in Maryland politics

Too often post-election pundits can’t help but paint broad brushes of why certain demographics did or did not turn out and why they voted the way they did. When things go wrong for one party or right with the other, the analysis centers on messaging, strategy, and outreach. In Maryland, Asian-American and Pacific Islander voters are too often seen as a monolith. As a result, grassroots or media outreach is rarely comprehensive. Intentional AAPI outreach requires time and effort — candidates and aligned organizations must work with community and business leaders across the AAPI spectrum to pinpoint the issues that are important to this very diverse community. In some districts, it can be the difference between winning and losing.