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 .
Asian Pacific Institute for Congressional Studies monitors elections . It says 30 Asian-Americans launched congressional bids in 2012 vs. 10 hopefuls in 2010 . U.S. Rep. Judy Chu , D-California : `` It 's a great step forward '' Asian-Americans are among the fastest-growing groups in the U.S .