掌握住您手中的一票 用选票决定未来　用行动守护民主

选票，看似只是一张小小的纸，却代表着每一位公民的声音、权利与责任。

民主社会最珍贵的地方，就是人民可以透过选举，选出自己信任的领导者，表达对公共政策的支持或反对，并共同决定社区、城市、州与国家的未来方向。

每一张选票都很重要。

不要因為认為自己的一票力量太小，而放弃投票；也不要因為工作繁忙、生活琐事或对政治失望，而让别人替我们决定未来。许多重要的选举，最后的胜负往往只差几百票、几十票，甚至只有一票。

投票不只是选择一位候选人，更是在选择我们所重视的价值，包括经济发展、教育品质、公共安全、医疗服务、移民政策、社区建设，以及下一代的生活环境。

在投票之前，我们应该认真了解候选人的背景、能力、政见与诚信，不受谣言影响，不被情绪操纵，更不能让族群、偏见或仇恨左右自己的判断。

我们需要的是能够团结社会、服务人民、促进经济、维护安全，并真正关心各族裔社区的公共领导者。

亚裔社区多年来努力工作、缴纳税款、创造就业、培养人才，為美国社会作出了重要贡献。我们不仅要在经济上成功，更应该在公共事务中积极发声。

当更多华裔与亚裔选民登记投票、参与选举、关心政策，我们的声音才会被听见，我们的权益才会受到重视，我们的下一代才会拥有更加公平与光明的未来。

民主不是旁观者的制度，而是参与者共同建立的成果。

请珍惜您的公民权利，了解候选人，走进投票站，勇敢表达您的选择。

掌握住您手中的一票，就是掌握我们共同的未来。

Hold Firmly to the Power of Your Vote

Let Your Vote Shape the Future and Protect Democracy

A ballot may appear to be only a small piece of paper, but it represents the voice, rights, and responsibilities of every citizen.

The greatest strength of a democratic society is that people have the right to choose the leaders they trust, express their support or opposition to public policies, and help determine the future of their community, city, state, and nation.

Every vote matters.

Do not give up your right to vote because you believe one vote is too small to make a difference. Do not allow a busy schedule, daily responsibilities, or disappointment with politics to let others decide your future. Many important elections have been decided by only a few hundred votes, a few dozen votes, or sometimes even a single vote.

Voting is not only about choosing a candidate. It is also about choosing the values and priorities that matter to us, including economic development, quality education, public safety, healthcare, immigration policy, community improvement, and the future living environment of the next generation.

Before casting our ballots, we should carefully examine each candidate’s background, qualifications, policies, integrity, and record of service. We should not be influenced by rumors, manipulated by emotion, or guided by prejudice, division, or hatred.

We need public leaders who can unite society, serve the people, strengthen the economy, protect our communities, and genuinely care about residents of every ethnic and cultural background.

For many years, Asian Americans have worked hard, paid taxes, created jobs, educated future generations, and made important contributions to American society. We must not only achieve success in business and education; we must also participate actively in public affairs and make our voices heard.

When more Chinese American and Asian American voters register, vote, understand public policy, and participate in elections, our voices will be heard, our interests will receive greater attention, and our children and grandchildren will have a more equal and promising future.

Democracy is not a system for spectators. It is built and protected by those who participate.

Treasure your rights as a citizen. Learn about the candidates, go to the polling place, and confidently express your choice.

Hold firmly to the power of your vote, because your vote helps shape our shared future.