The Democracy Project supports the underrepresented South Asian American community in Illinois through Census work, the redistricting process, non-partisan voting rights awareness, and civic engagement. This project is being implemented using a three-pronged approach – advocacy, education, and engagement, with…
Chicago Redistricting – 2022 Asian American Community Update
On Wednesday, March 30th, from 6-7 PM CST, SAAPRI co-hosted a virtual presentation and Q&A session focused on keeping our Asian American communities together and to continue the conversation on redistricting. After ensuring our hard-to-count South Asian American community members…
Chicago Redistricting Education and Hearing Session
On September 14th, 2021, SAAPRI partnered with other community partners to host a redistricting hearing at the Indo-American Center. The event focused on sharing information about the redistricting process and how Chicagoans can make an impact. Attendees were able to…
Redistricting in Chicago
On April 29th, 2021, SAAPRI held a workshop in partnership with UIC on redistricting in Chicago. The event focused on civic engagement, the Census, and rules of redistricting through the perspective of professors at UIC. Thank you to all those…
Census & Redistricting 101: What You Need to Know
On April 21st, 2021, SAAPRI held an informal chat via Instagram Live to learn about the census and redistricting! The event focused on why it is important for everyone to have a seat at the table when it comes to…
Our Vote. Our Voice: Virtual Town Hall
On October 22nd, 2020, SAAPRI hosted a virtual town hall that featured a panel of community leaders. The event discussed all things elections, including navigating the 2020 election season, and why everyone’s vote matters! Thank you to everyone who attended…
Support the South Asian Community—Fill out the U.S. Census Today!
The deadline for the 2020 U.S. Census is Sept. 30, 2020 The U.S. Census is a questionnaire designed to count every single person living in the United States every ten years. The information you provide helps the government decide how…

2019 Illinois Municipal Elections: What You Need to Know Before April 2nd
On April 2nd, 2019, there are hundreds of municipal elections taking place across Illinois with elections for mayor, city councils, treasurers, clerks, village boards of trustees, and more. Here is everything you need to know about SAAPRI’s civic engagement work and upcoming…

2019 Marks New Year, New Elections for South Asians
Chicago, IL – The new year brings in a new era of South Asian political leadership in Illinois. SAAPRI shares the latest data on our local communities and opportunities for representation in upcoming municipal elections. On January 23rd, SAAPRI will…
The 2018 Midterms and Beyond: Historic Election and Continued Engagement
The 2018 midterm elections marked a historic moment for the South Asian community in Illinois as Ram Villivalam (D) became the first South Asian American to be elected to the Illinois General Assembly. He will be representing Illinois State Senate…