Give us a virtual high five, if you voted today 🙏
🗳 Election Day is tomorrow on Tuesday. If you have any questions or need assistance at the polling place, KAGC is here to help. Reach us at KAGC Voter Hotline at
🔸 (202) 450-4252
🔸 (202) 817-3841
🔸 [email protected]
🔸 Facebook Messenger
Hotline is live during business hours—and live throughout polling hours on Election Day. KAGC assists with any inquiries on voting, whether at the polling place or at home.
🗳 내일 화요일에 2020 본선거가 치러집니다. 선거 관련 각종 문의는 KAGC 유권자 핫라인을 통해 접수 가능합니다. 실시간 답변은 평일 오전 9시부터 오후 5시 (동부) 사이에 제공됩니다. 선거일에는 투표소 개장 시간 내내 핫라인이 가동됩니다.
🗳 Voter registration deadlines are due this week if you plan to submit the registration by mail in Idaho, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Delaware. For any inquiries related to elections and voting, please reach KAGC Voter Hotline at (202) 450-4252 or by Facebook message.
In-person registrations are accepted by a later deadline in North Carolina.
🗳 아래의 주에서 유권자 등록용지를 우편으로 접수하실 계획이시라면, 접수 마감일이 임박했습니다. 투표 및 선거 관련 각종 문의는 KAGC 유권자 핫라인 (202) 450-4252 또는 페이스북 메신저를 통해 접수 가능합니다.
노스캐롤라이나에서는 직접 방문을 통해 유권자 등록을 하는 경우 마감일이 10월 31일입니다.
🗳 Voter registration deadlines are due this week if you plan to submit the registration by mail in Illinois, New Mexico, Nevada, and Missouri. For any inquiries related to elections and voting, please reach KAGC Voter Hotline at (202) 450-4252 or by Facebook message.
Online registrations are accepted by a later deadline in Illinois and Nevada, where same-day registrations are available on Election Day, too.
🗳 아래의 주에서 유권자 등록용지를 우편으로 접수하실 계획이시라면, 접수 마감일이 임박했습니다. 투표 및 선거 관련 각종 문의는 KAGC 유권자 핫라인 (202) 450-4252 또는 페이스북 메신저를 통해 접수 가능합니다.
일리노이와 네바다에서는 10월 중순까지 온라인 유권자 등록 접수가 가능하며, 선거일 당일에 유권자 등록 또한 가능합니다.
🗳 Voter registration deadlines are due today if you plan to submit the registration by mail for Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. For any inquiries related to elections and voting, please reach KAGC Voter Hotline at (202) 450-4252 or by Facebook message.
🗳 아래의 주에서 유권자 등록용지를 우편으로 접수하실 계획이시라면, 오늘까지 용지를 접수하셔야 합니다. (단, 하와이에서는 선거일 당일 현장 등록도 가능합니다. 투표 및 선거 관련 각종 문의는 KAGC 유권자 핫라인 (202) 450-4252 또는 페이스북 메신저를 통해 접수 가능합니다.
Weekly Meet & Greet with 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellows: Dr. Julie Kang, Director of Professional and Continuing Education, Seattle University
Weekly Meet & Greet for 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellowship: Jane Kim, Political Director for Bernie 2020 and former San Francisco Supervisor
Weekly Meet & Greet for 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellowship: Rep. Sam Park, Georgia House of Representatives
Primary Election: September 15th
🗳 On Tuesday, September 15th, primary elections are taking place in Delaware. Before casting your vote, please make sure to check the polling place, voting method, and recently implemented measures for the safety of in-person voters. For any inquiries related to elections and voting, please reach KAGC by phone at (202) 450-4252.
🗳 9월 15일 화요일, 델라웨어주에서는 예비선거가 치러집니다. 투표소 위치, 투표 방법, 그리고 유권자들의 안전을 위해 최근에 새로 추가된 관련 안내 사항을 확인하시어 소중한 한 표를 행사하시기 바랍니다. 투표 및 선거 관련 문의는 KAGC 사무국 전화 (202) 450-4252를 통해 도움을 받으실 수 있습니다.
Primary Elections: September 8, 2020
🗳 On Tuesday, September 8th, primary elections are taking place in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Before casting your vote, please make sure to check the polling place, voting method, and recently implemented measures for the safety of in-person voters. For any inquiries related to elections and voting, please reach KAGC by phone at (202) 450-4252.
🗳 9월 8일 화요일, 뉴햄프셔주와 로드아일랜드주에서는 예비선거가 치러집니다. 투표소 위치, 투표 방법, 그리고 유권자들의 안전을 위해 최근에 새로 추가된 관련 안내 사항을 확인하시어 소중한 한 표를 행사하시기 바랍니다. 투표 및 선거 관련 문의는 KAGC 사무국 전화 (202) 450-4252를 통해 도움을 받으실 수 있습니다.
🗳 On Tuesday, September 1st, primary elections are taking place in Massachusetts. Before casting your vote, please make sure to check the polling place, voting method, and recently implemented measures for the safety of in-person voters. In Massachusetts, a voter may only vote in the primary elections of the party he or she is affiliated with; those without any party affiliation is free to vote in the primary election of their choice.
For any inquiries related to elections and voting, please reach KAGC by phone at (202) 450-4252.
🗳 9월 1일 화요일, 매사추세츠주에서는 예비선거가 치러집니다. 투표소 위치, 투표 방법, 그리고 유권자들의 안전을 위해 최근에 새로 추가된 관련 안내 사항을 확인하시어 소중한 한 표를 행사하시기 바랍니다. 매사추세츠에서는 각 유권자가 가입된 정당의 예비선거에만 참여 가능하며, 정당에 소속되지 않은 유권자는 원하는 정당의 예비선거에 투표할 수 있습니다. 투표 및 선거 관련 문의는 KAGC 사무국 전화 (202) 450-4252를 통해 도움을 받으실 수 있습니다.
Upcoming Voter Registration Deadline: August 22, 2020
🗳 Primary election voter registration deadlines are coming up this week for Massachusetts and Delaware. You can register online through these links below. For any inquiries related to elections and voting, please reach KAGC by phone at (202) 450-4252.
🗳 매사추세츠와 델라웨어에 예선선거 투표 유권자 등록이 이번 토요일에 마감됩니다. 아래 링크를 통해서 유권자 등록을 하실 수 있으며 투표 및 선거 관련 문의는 KAGC 사무국 전화 (202) 450-4252를 통해 도움을 받으실 수 있습니다.
📍 Massachusetts (매사추세츠): https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/
📍 Delaware (델라웨어): https://ivote.de.gov/VoterView
Upcoming Elections: August 11, 2020
🗳 On Tuesday, August 11th, primary elections will take place in the following six states. Before casting your vote, please make sure to check the polling place, voting method, and recently implemented measures for the safety of in-person voters. For those of you in Georgia and South Dakota, please beware that runoff elections take place in certain districts and municipalities only.
For any inquiries related to elections and voting, please reach KAGC by phone at (202) 450-4252.
🗳 8월 11일 화요일, 다음의 여섯 개 주에서는 예비선거가 치러집니다. 투표소 위치, 투표 방법, 그리고 유권자들의 안전을 위해 최근에 새로 추가된 관련 안내 사항을 확인하시어 소중한 한 표를 행사하시기 바랍니다. 조지아와 사우스다코타에 예정된 결선투표는 (runoff election) 특정 지역구와 지자체에만 국한되어 있다는 점을 유의하시어 준비하시기 바랍니다. 투표 및 선거 관련 문의는 KAGC 사무국 전화 (202) 450-4252를 통해 도움을 받으실 수 있습니다.
Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. The landmark law that came of the blood, sweat, and tears of civil rights advocates has ensured all Americans' rights to vote, regardless of race and ethnicity.
Through its renewals, the Voting Rights Act has also significantly lowered the language barriers in voting booths. As we celebrate this occasion, we salute the sacrifices of civil rights leaders and affirm our commitment to active civic participation at every opportunity.
Remembering Dr. Sammy Lee
A century ago, a Korean American pioneer and legend Dr. Sammy Lee was born in California.
🔶 Diving champaion on Team USA in 1948 & 1952 Olympics: First Asian American man to ever win an Olympic medal, despite the racial segregations in public swimming pools.
🔶 Served as an Army major and medical officer in the Korean War.
🔶 Represented the United States around the globe as a cultural ambassador.
🔶 Spoke up against racial segregation and housing discrimination.
We thank Dr. Lee for blazing the trails for our community and bequeating us with a courageous example of lifelong advocacy rooted in defining the Korean American identity—especially in times of more prevalent bigotry and far less precedents.
Weekly Meet & Greet for 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellowship: Grace Jang on July 23
On July 23, we were joined by Ms. Grace Jang who serves as the communications director on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. She shared with our students her first-hand account on the change in the Korean American community over the years and her career in the media and politics—and how everything we do in our daily lives can be a form of public service.
Weekly Meet & Greet for 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellowship: Congressional Korean American Staff Association on July 16
The fourth meeting in the weekly meet & greet of the 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellowship featured those leading Congressional Korean American Staff Association: Kellie Chong, Michael Ahn, and Justin Oh.
Join us in every Thursday evening for an opportunity for advice and guidance from role models in public service—and for much-needed social interactions from the comfort of your home 😁
Weekly Meet & Greet for 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellowship: Darwin Pham (DCCC) on June 25
🙋 ICYMI: The first in the weekly meet & greet for the 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellowship with Darwin Pham on June 25 🧏♂️
Darwin Pham serves as the Deputy National Press Secretary and AAPI Media Advisor for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Q: What is it like to be an Asian American in a field that AAPIs do not typically pursue?
A: Coming from California, I didn’t really “feel” my race and ethnicity until I came to Washington, DC. Not many people here have that shared experience of growing up Asian American, since it is a small community. So microaggressions are real and that exists both in the workplace and out in social spaces.
It wasn't easy getting used to being often the one of the few or, sometimes, lone Asian American in a room, but "you have to be assertive and take up your space...because if you don't speak up for yourself and for your community, no one else will. Don't forget that we add value by existing in this space – providing a perspective and way of problem solving unique to you. Don't feel intimidated to own it, be visible, and be vocal."
Q: What made you fall in love with communications and speechwriting?
A: I wanted to be a lawyer for most of my life, but working in the 2012 Obama campaign with the speechwriting team was what got me thinking there might be something better out there that uses those same skills. Instead of arguing a case in court you are making a case to voters in the court of public opinion – persuading and engaging folks to come together towards a common cause, that’s magic. But Everyone's journey is different, but no matter what you do, always be purposeful.
Q: What are some differences between working on a campaign and working in an elected office?
A: They are both very fast-paced environments in very different ways. On the Hill, the focus is serving your constituents and making decisions on policy and legislation based on how it impacts those whom you serve. That means fighting for your district’s priorities
Weekly Meet & Greet for 2020 KAGC Congressional Fellowship: LTC Jayme Hansen (U.S. Army) on July 2nd
#2 of this summer's Congressional Fellowship weekly meeting just finished. Thanks for joining us before kicking off a happy Fourth! Have fun and stay safe this weekend. More information on next week's meeting after the holidays!
2020 KAGC National Conference is Postponed
It is with deep regret that we inform you the 2020 KAGC National Conference is postponed until further notice. We apologize for the change and any inconveniences. The decision was made after long deliberations for three reasons:
Our venue Hyatt Regency—as well as alternative venues that can accommodate the scale of our event—has decided not to open until August. Though D.C. is now in "Phase 2" of re-opening which allows mass gatherings up to 50 people, we are not optimistic that the restriction will loosen by the end of July.
Aside from these two obstacles, the circumstances on Capitol Hill are much more challenging. Due to the nature of the congressional offices, most members and staff of Congress plan to work from home for at least through the summer. Even if they were to return to the office, the current social distancing measures in the House of Representatives and Senate make it virtually impossible for us to run Action Day meetings in person.
Pending the course of the pandemic, we are considering some time in November or December as an alternative date.
Should this year's National Conference be hosted in the winter, it will still be limited at 100 participants with KAGC providing for lodging, flight arrangement, and meals and registration fees waived.
Those who have already registered have to option to keep their registration status for the potential new dates and will be considered as priority in the next round of registration process.
As the circumstances turn grave again, we wish you and your loved ones safety and well-being. Thank you.
Special Video Message from Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D, CA-34)
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, whose district is home to the largest Korean American population among all congressional districts, sent a message of support to our community in the midst of the global pandemic and rising anti-Asian sentiment.
Check out the full message from Rep. Gomez, a two-time guest of honor at the KAGC National Conferences, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, and author of the "Korean American Day" Resolution.
Special Video Message from Rep. Rob Woodall (R, GA-7)
Representative Rob Woodall, who represents over 25,000 Korean Americans in Metro Atlanta, shared a special message with our community as we bear the brunt of the public health crisis. Rep. Woodall also shares a little bit of his work to help all community members in these times and reassures that "members [of Congress] and staff are here to serve you and provide you with any information that you may need."
Check out the full message from Rep. Rob Woodall, a two-time guest of honor at the KAGC National Conferences and years-long champion for U.S.-Korea alliance in security, peace, and trade, including legislative efforts like the Adoptee Citizenship Act and Divided Families Reunificaton Act.
Special Video Message from Rep. Gil Cisneros (D, CA-39)
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Rep. Gil Cisneros sent a special message to the Korean American community in which he recognizes the contributions of our community and reiterates his solidarity against the "racism, xenophobia, and discrimination that have been directed" at the AAPI community in this global pandemic.
We thank Rep. Cisneros for the continued support through thick and thin, including his leadership on the Korean American VALOR Act and other key issues of our community.
Special Video Message from Rep. Adam Smith (D, WA-9)
Rep. Adam Smith, who represents over 15,000 Korean American constituents in Puget Sound, shared a special message with our community just moments before he voted for the interim bill to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program fund. In addition to his commitment to support small businesses, Rep. Smith said "I also want to assure you that I'm going to do everything I can and work as hard as possible to push back on the bigotry that has been targeted towards too many in the Asian-American community already...We're going to need to work together to get that done and I pledge you that support."
Rep. Smith also expressed his gratitude for our community's support for the Adoptee Citizenship Act, a bill to provide intercountry adoptees with citizenship, that he has introduced since 2016. Watch the video for the entire message on his support for the Korean American community and effort to provide relief to all of us in this global pandemic.
Behind the scene and on the frontline, volunteers who have generously shared their time and talent make our programs and events possible. Today, we thank the unsung heroes who take time off from work to support KAGC time and time again. 🙏
📣SAVE THE DATE📣
2020 KAGC National Conference is on July 29-31 in Washington, D.C.
Take a look back at the 2019 KAGC National Conference with the photos from the event now shared on our page! #KAGrassroots
⛔️ Registration is now closed for the 2019 KAGC National Conference ⛔️
Due to overwhelming demand this year, we nearly reached capacity early on. Any additional registrations will be considered on a rolling basis.
Tickets to the gala dinner on Wednesday, July 17th, however are still on sale. For any questions, please reach us by email, phone, or facebook messenger. Thank you for the astounding level of support!
2019 KAGC National Conference promo
What happens at the KAGC National Conference? Take a glimpse of the past national conferences in this short video clip, along with more information on what KAGC does year round! Don't forget to join the 2019 KAGC National Conference -- registration closes soon.
Registration for the 2019 KAGC National Conference closes on June 7th! We're already past halfway of event capacity—complimentary lodging is limited, so hurry up and register today at https://KAGC.us/register
📌 Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.
📅 July 16th - 18th, 2019
✅ Complimentary lodging provided for two nights on site
✅ Admissions fee waived for college students
✅ Rare opportunity to network with hundreds of community members from across the country
✈️ College students are eligible for reimbursement on airfare up to $500
