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Here’s what young Latino voters in Orlando have to say about the election
Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here.
Dems were losing Latino voters in FL—how two young innovators turned that around
Alex Berrios and Devon Murphy-Anderson had a new idea for registering Florida’s Latinos. But once Ron DeSantis saw it working, he took aim with a ruthless voter suppression law.
Elections Subcommittee Asks Key Agencies What They Are Doing to Protect Latino Voters From Disinformation
A group of Democrats, including Rep. Darren Soto, is concerned about the impact of disinformation on Hispanic communities.
Voter Latino joins forces with the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations to mobilize college voters
A dedicated NALFO Election Center will be unveiled with civic resources for all Latino Greeks to mobilize as easy-lift tools for registering voters and empowering their fraternities and sororities to make a plan to vote.
Midterm Results Prove DeSantis’ District Maps Are Unfair to Latino and Black Voters, According to Civil Rights Groups
The organizations are plaintiffs that are currently suing Florida in circuit court over the redistricting process, claiming it was unfair for communities of people of color.
4 reasons Latinos must vote in this election
Presidential candidates want the Latino vote, since this group has experienced the second-highest growth rate among major racial and ethnic groups in the US electorate since the previous presidential election.
Florida Atlantic University’s growing Latino population discusses key issues ahead of 2024 election
FAU’s Latino student population discusses immigration, the economy and identity, as historic Hispanic voter turnout is expected in 2024.
A Puerto Rican mom in Orlando has a message for Latinos: Vote for our future
Marlyn Rivera and her husband, José Ortega, have raised their three children in Orlando, and now they are seeing how family and friends are struggling with the high cost of living.
Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say
As the nation’s largest minority group — 19.5% of the total population, according to the 2020 census — Latinos form a key voting bloc in what’s shaping up to be a tight presidential election.
DeSantis Intentionally Hurt Black Voters With Congressional Map, Critics Say
“It is blatantly about race from day one,” says attorney Gregory Diskant, who has asked a court to throw out the new congressional maps that left North Floridians without a Black member of Congress for the first time in 30 years .
Court Rejects DeSantis’ Congressional Map for Violating Black Voters’ Rights
In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs–which include the Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute and Equal Ground Education Fund–claimed that the redrawn congressional map violated state and federal voting rights protections for Black voters. The judge agreed with the voting rights groups.
Miami-Dade Voters Say ‘No’ to DeSantis ‘Permitless Carry’ Proposal, New Poll Shows
Over 77% say gun violence is more important than inflation, immigration, or abortion. A majority of Republicans, DeSantis voters, and gun owners also oppose the governor’s proposal.
Una Dura Realidad: Gun Violence Disproportionally Affects Black and Latino Communities. Here’s What Needs to Be Done.
Florida Democrats say now is the time to enact gun safety measures to protect families and children from gun violence.
Yes, the GOP-Controlled Florida Legislature Is Impacting Black and Latino Communities. Here’s How.
Black state lawmakers say legislative initiatives aimed at improving conditions in communities of color haven’t gained traction with Republicans. But a Boricua senator from Florida says Latinos are also affected.
Florida GOP Lawmakers Refuse to Expand Medicaid. This Is How It Hurts Latinos.
A recent study shows a correlation between the lack of Medicaid expansion and healthcare inequalities in low-income communities, particularly among Latinos.
Florida GOP Lawmakers Refuse to Expand Medicaid. This Is How It Hurts Latinos.
A recent study shows a correlation between the lack of Medicaid expansion and healthcare inequalities in low-income communities, particularly among Latinos.
Florida Latino Leaders Demand Spanish Media Stop Spreading Lies and Conspiracy Theories
The culprits of distributing this misinformation were right there on social media.
After Georgia: Show Up For Latinos Year-Round, Not Only When It’s Convenient
If you want to reach Latinos, you have to speak to each group individually and directly—and not just during the elections.
How Latinos Helped Ossoff and Warnock Win Georgia—and Change the Future of America
The Georgia Senate runoff elections gained two new Democrat senators, and Latinos, despite being a small portion of the population in Georgia, had a lot to do with flipping the state.
Latino Organizations’ Wish for the Reyes Magos? Get Latinos to Vote in Georgia!
Expert says Latino, Black, and Asian communities will be decisive in Tuesday’s runoff elections.
What Ricky Hurtado’s Big Win in Alamance County Means for NC Latinos
A longtime NC advocate for Latino residents says the state is reckoning with a powerful new bloc of voters that could change party politics.
When Talking About the ‘Latino Vote’ Make Sure to Mention These Five Latino Organizations
The massive turnout is the result of grassroots organizations that have been mobilizing Latinos for decades, not just during this election.
North Carolina Sees Latino Voter Increase by 25%
The surge in Latino voters in North Carolina could make a big impact in this swing state come the November election.
Biden Reportedly Will Propose Eight-Year Citizenship Path for Immigrants
The president-elect’s bill aims to deliver on a major campaign promise important to Latino voters and other immigrant communities.
Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian’s racist jokes at Trump event
In showing support, Bad Bunny shared several times a clip Vice President Kamala Harris made on Puerto Rico, saying “I will never forget what Donald Trump did and what he did not do when Puerto Rico needed a caring and a competent leader." Bad Bunny threw his support...
Luis Dávila: Puerto Rico’s future tied to November elections, urges Florida Puerto Ricans to vote
The new president recognizes the challenges faced by Floricuas, as he knows that they struggle with the high cost of living, especially in rent and home insurance, and they are also aware of the news and crises that are taking place on the island because many still have family there.
DeSantis signs law that could make climate change worse
The new law comes even as a recent poll shows 68% of Floridians want the state government to do more to combat climate change.
Inside Puerto Rico’s unique role in the US presidential race
Although residents of Puerto Rico can’t vote for president in November, they could potentially still influence Electoral College calculations.
We May Not Know Who Controls the US House and Senate for a Few Days—or Even Weeks
Control of the two chambers of Congress will come down to mail ballots that are still being counted in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon—and possibly a December Senate run-off election in Georgia.