July 12, 1885 – Monterey, California: A Chinese Man Lynched for Attempting to Vote

Map showing location of Monterey, California

Narrative

In July 1885 in Monterey, California, another Chinese man was lynched for attempting to vote. The man’s name was not reported; he had been erroneously listed on voter rolls. This case reinforces how even minor political participation could provoke deadly violence against Chinese immigrants.