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US Pacific Islanders head to the polls

US Pacific Islanders head to the polls

Update: 2024-11-05
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The presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is predicted to be a tight and fiercely contested event. Among the voting demographics are Americans of Pacific Islander heritage, who make up only 0.5% of the US population. To get a Pacific Islander perspective of the elections, we spoke to Pacific Islander voters in the US. 

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US Pacific Islanders head to the polls

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