Indeed, the changing demographics of Georgia have brought about significant shifts in the state’s political landscape. The Asian American community, in fact, is now playing an increasingly influential role in Georgia.
According to the U.S. Census, the growth rate of the Asian American population in the state is the third fastest in the country. Much of this growth is concentrated in the Atlanta metropolitan area which has become more diverse and liberal over recent years.
Asian American activism and organization have also been on the rise in the state. Many groups actively encourage and help Asian Americans to register to vote and to understand their rights. They provide resources and engage in grassroots campaigning to increase their community’s political involvement.
In the 2020 General Election, data suggested that voter turnout among Asian Americans was higher than in previous years, indicating their potential impact on the election result. This validates President Biden’s narrow victory, which was due in large part to the high turnout of minority voters, including Asian Americans.
The increasing influence of the Asian American community is remaking Georgia’s politics pushing it towards a more inclusive political culture that takes into account the wide-ranging interests and needs of its diverse population.
