As Election Day Nears Candidates Overlook Major Voting Bloc

With Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton entering the final stages of their presidential campaigns, one voting bloc is getting little attention.

Asian-Americans are growing in numbers and influence.

"Whoever the next U.S. president is (it's) important to us, too. We want our voices to be heard. This nation needs the right leader to become better and stronger," one Chinese-American voter noted.

Many Asians are demonstrating their presidential choices on social media platforms, such as a group of Chinese-Americans in Los Angeles. They've launched an online campaign supporting Donald Trump.

Social media engagement is helping the Asian community understand the candidates' positions on the issues.

"He is a very successful businessman. He knows how to make money; he knows how to run the business. Right now, we need someone like him to put America back on track. Trump is the one," one Trump supporter commented.

Some Asian voters told CBN News Hillary Clinton could bring positive changes to the nation.

"I would like to vote for Hillary. I agree with her domestic and international policy," a Clinton supporter said.

Over the last 10 years, Asian-Americans have supported more Democrat than Republican candidates. Asian-Americans actively participated in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Sixty-seven percent voted for Barack Obama, while 33 percent chose John McCain.

In 2012, 3.9 million Asians voted, with 74 percent choosing to re-elect the president.

The big question this time: Will Hillary Clinton receive the same support as Obama did four years ago?

Asian-American voters could make a difference in three key swing states: Virginia and Nevada where the Asian population is as high as 10 percent, and Colorado where Asians make up close to 5 percent of the total.

The candidates' discussion of China and trade may lead more Chinese-Americans to vote in this election.

Beijing economics Professor Dr. Lin Hong Yu says this election could change the relationship between the United States and China.

"Regardless of who the next president will be, I hope the new leader will still value the meaningful contribution China brings to the United States, as well as to the global economy," Yu said.

Although it is still early to know who the next president will be, Asian voters are confident some of the current candidates could bring healthy change to the nations.

And like most Americans, domestic issues may be the primary concern. They want a president who not only will create more jobs for Americans but will also acknowledge the Asian community's contribution in shaping the nation's future.