FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, OCTOBER 27, 2025, ORANGE COUNTY, CA – In anticipation of the 2025 Special Election, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), the nation’s largest civil rights and legal services organization serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities (AAPI) is sharing voting rights education throughout the region expanding its voter protection and poll monitoring efforts across Orange County. With community partners, AJSOCAL is working to ensure safe, equitable access to ballot boxes and to respond swiftly to any reports of intimidation, misinformation, or barriers to voting.
AJSOCAL’s teams will be conducting real-time monitoring and legal observation in the days leading up to the election addressing both language access issues and any verified threats that could undermine the fairness or safety of the process.
As part of this initiative, AJSOCAL has issued an open letter to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and other California officials urging a clear public stance that prioritizes community safety and transparency near polling places. The letter demands local law enforcement to affirm their commitment to maintaining peace and protecting the right to vote. Read the full letter here.
“Our organization’s work is deeply rooted in protecting democracy and defending the fundamental right to vote,” said Ash Alvandi, Vice President of Orange County at ASJOCAL. “We’re doubling down on those efforts for this special election, from language access and voter education to on-the-ground monitoring, to ensure that every voter can cast their ballot freely and safely. Election integrity depends on more than secure systems; it depends on communities feeling seen, protected, and empowered.”
Now more than ever, AJSOCAL calls on community members to stay informed about their rights to vote, and engage in the issues proposed in the special election. AJSOCAL’s voting rights resource hub is available in multiple Asian languages at ajsocal.org/votingrights
About AJSOCAL
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) is dedicated to promoting equity and justice for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities. Through direct legal services, advocacy, education, and coalition-building, AJSOCAL aims to create a more just and inclusive society.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Liana Liang | lliang@ajsocal.org | 213.241.0237
Liza Ameen | lameen@ajsocal.org | 213.241.0258
