Leaguers in Hawaii knew voters were more likely to vote by mail and the numbers proved it. Over 407,000 ballots in the Primary and slightly over 579,00 ballots in the 2020 General Elections were cast, both record highs in Hawaii.
After a very slow start that saw few people returning their census questionnaires, Hawaii picked up the pace to the point that it now has the third-highest rate in the nation for census forms completed.
Lee stood out as a Chinese immigrant, giving speeches, writing articles and helping to lead a 10,000-strong march through the streets of New York City when she was just a teenager.