Asian Pacific Institute for Congressional Studies on elections . It says 10 Asian - Americans launched congressional campaigns in 2012 vs. 10 % in 2010 . ' `` Asian-Americans are more enthusiastic than ever , and , in fact , five out of six look forward to voting in this election , '' Chu said . Rep. John Chu , D - California : ` ` It 's a great step forward '' Asian - Americans are among the fastest - growing groups in the U.S .
Asian Pacific Institute for Congressional Studies on elections . It says 10 Asian - Americans launched congressional campaigns in 2012 vs. 10 % in 2010 . ' Rep. John Chu , D - California : ` ` It 's a great step forward '' Asian - Americans are among the fastest - growing groups in the U.S .