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Assembly Candidate Mike Fong Reminds Assembly District 49 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Voters to Vote By Mail As Soon As Possible 

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Mike Fong emphasized the importance of exercising the right to vote in the February 15, 2022 Special Election 

ALHAMBRA, CA – Assembly Candidate Mike Fong urges Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters in Assembly District 49 (AD 49) to vote in the February 15, 2022 Special Election as soon as possible.

“Voting is the most important power in our democratic process.  This election, I urge our voters in the San Gabriel Valley to vote by mail as soon as possible and to ensure that our voice is heard.  Voting by mail is easy and safe,” said Assembly Candidate and Los Angeles Community College District Trustee Mike Fong.

Former Assemblymember Ed Chau was recently appointed to a judgeship.  This Special Election is being held to elect a successor to the State Assembly.  The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk sent vote-by-mail ballots to all voters in the Assembly District.  Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  AD 49 includes the cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte (partial), Montebello (partial), Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, South El Monte (partial), Temple City.

Voters may follow the simple steps below to vote for Assembly Candidate Mike Fong:

  • On the ballot for the 49th Assembly District Special Election, find Mike Fong’s name and use a black or blue pen to mark the appropriate bubble to vote for Mike Fong.
  • After voting, fold the ballot along the creases and place the ballot into the return envelope.
  • Seal the return envelope.  Then sign, date, and write the voting address on the back of the envelope.
  • The postage is already paid; no stamp is required.
  • Put the ballot in the mail as soon as possible.  The ballot must be postmarked by Election Day.

Mike Fong is the Democratic Party’s official candidate running against a Republican in the winner-take-all election.  Fong has received the endorsements of key elected and community leaders in the San Gabriel Valley and throughout California, including Congressmember Judy Chu, State Controller Betty Yee, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, State Treasurer John Chiang (ret.), Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, and Assemblymember Mike Eng (ret.).  For a full endorsement list, visit the Mike Fong for Assembly website at www.MikeFong.org/endorsements.

Candidate Fong continued, “This election, I am very honored to have earned the support of so many leaders and residents in the San Gabriel Valley.  I am the official candidate of the Democratic Party.  And regardless of your party affiliation, you can vote for me in this election.  I hope I can earn your vote.  In the State Assembly, I will be the top advocate for our community at the State Capitol.  I will work hard every single day for you to improve our schools, expand access to quality healthcare, keep our neighborhoods safe, reduce homelessness, and promote our local economic growth.  Most importantly, I will be an accessible representative.  As your Assemblymember, I will listen to our residents and be responsive to our district’s needs.” 

In addition to voting by mail, voters may also drop off their ballots at an official drop box or vote in person at a vote center.  Voters may access official information on the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website at www.lavote.gov.

If there are any questions, Assembly Candidate Fong urged voters to visit his campaign website at www.MikeFong.org/Vote or call his campaign office at (626) 325-8998.