Asian-American vote could play key election role

The growing Asian-American population in the United States has become the focus of candidates in a number of tight races in the midterm election.

"The Asian-American vote has never been more important than it is now, because the Asian-American community is the fastest-growing community in America," said Allen Chen, deputy political director and outreach director for Gil Cisneros' campaign.

Cisneros, a Democratic candidate, is running against Republican Young Kim in a tight race in the 39th Congressional District in California, an area that encompasses parts of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties.