Annastacia Belladonna, State Director

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[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

What do you think this means?

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More than 7 in 10 Americans over the age of 18 are registered to vote.

The top 3 states with the highest voter registration rates?
📍Minnesota (83.6%)
📍Oregon (83%)
📍New Jersey (81.9%)
Arkansas comes in with the lowest rate at 64.7%.

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

@MaxHailperin Good point.

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

A HUGE⬆️in # of reg. voters and we’re only at midpoint of a midterm year. That’s🙅‍♀️typical. That’s a signal. MNStns especially those who’ve too often been overlooked/shut out, R stepping frwd & prepping to tell ALL 201 of #mnleg members exactly where they stand. #MN2026Elections

[Max Hailperin @MaxHailperin]

Wow. Minnesota now has 3,866,086 registered voters, an all-time high so far as I can tell. Given population growth, new records do get set repeatedly. But normally not in June of a midterm year. Normally new peaks coincide with presidential elections. This is a new phenomenon.

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

When we see our neighbors/elders welcoming us at the polls,🗳️doesn't feel distant/intimidating - it replaces hesitation w/ confidence. It reminds us this sys belongs to MNstns, that we R all welcome & have a role in shaping policy outcomes we can trust. https://t.co/XFIExrjMly 👇

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

This #AAPIMonth, Daisy shares about the Hmong women in her life—whose strength is rooted in resilience, care, and community. Who are the AAPI figures who inspire you? #MinnesotaCommunity

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

#AAPIcommunities continues to propel the history of MN.

Representation spans every platform—from politics and public service to media, arts, and business–expanding visibility of the cultural impact.

Do you know any AAPI Leaders? Comment down below who!

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

AAPI organizations across Minnesota span every corner of the state.

Through social work, advocacy, education, and the arts–they continue fostering support and connection.

Check out the organizations below and comment how you know them! 👇

#AAPIMonth #MinnesotaCommunity

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

🎹From music to movies, AAPI artists are everywhere in Minnesota 🎵 Art is resistance, identity, and history.

Through performance and music, AAPI voices continue to inspire communities across generations. Support AAPI artists near you! #MinnesotaArts #Storytelling #AAPIMonth

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

Looking for great AAPI spots around MN? We’ve got you covered!

Daisy, our social media intern, is sharing some of her favorite places across the state. Check out her video! Let us know which spot you’re excited to try next!

#AAPIHeritageMonth #MNSpots

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

Canton Café, MN’s first Chinese restaurant, opened in 1883. Today, 473 Chinese restaurants shape Minnesota’s food story!

Explore your local AAPI-owned restaurant and support your local business.

#AAPIMonth #MinnesotaEats

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

Centering constituents at the Capitol means listening, representing, and staying connected to the communities we serve!

Minnesota's Democracy works best when people come first. #mnleg #CivicEngagement

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

#AsianAmericanResilience is misinterpreted as resistance. Rather, it's rooted in preserving identity and culture in the face of displacement and systemic barriers.

AAPI families in MN have transformed hardship into strength, shaping the state's diverse history.

#AAPIVoices

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

Resilience in AAPI Communities are rooted in ancestral roots.  From Operation Metro Surge to Stop Asian American Hate, the work continues!  Our intern, Daisy Vang, shares what resilience means to her.

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

Through solidarity, care, and collective action, #AAPIcommunities strengthen resilience.

From #StopAsianHate to Operation Metro Surge, AAPI communities have come together to advocate and increase visibility in the face of adversity.

#AAPIMonth #MinnesotaCommunity

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

#AAPIHeritageMonth honors the journey and resilience of MN Asian our communities. From resettlement to growth, each chapter reflects courage, adaptation, and strength that continues to shape MN today.

Take a moment to learn and reflect on #AAPIhistory in MN!

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

The federal government is pushing policies that makes it harder for newly registered citizens and immigrants to vote by requiring official documents that are often hard to get. We cannot let this determine our right to vote.

Check your registration and make a plan to vote!

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

Resilience in AAPI Communities are rooted in ancestral roots.  From Operation Metro Surge to Stop Asian American Hate, the work continues!  Our intern, Daisy Vang, shares what resilience means to her.

#AAPIVoices #AAPIHeritageMonth

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

Young voters, your future is being determined this INSTANT 👇 by those in power.

FASFA, affordability, and mental health resources are being REDUCED to support partisan politics.

Check your voter registration and be prepared to 🗳️ in 2026. YOUR VOICE is critical!

#votemn

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

Civic leaders in MN continue to shape the state’s future through service, advocacy, and representation.

From local elected offices to the MN state legislature, AAPI leaders are expanding visibility into underrepresented spaces.

#AAPIVoices #MNCivicEngagement

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

#mnleg when fraud becomes a stand-in for:
-These organizations don’t belong
- These communities can’t be trusted
- These services should be shut down
We have moved far beyond accountability and into harm.