Importance of the young Latino vote
Millions of young Latino voters could vote for the first time in next November’s elections and their participation will determine the future of the United States.
Recall that in the 2020 elections, young Latinos went to the polls in record numbers in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Virginia, and in states such as Georgia, Colorado and Arizona, they represented the largest bloc of Latino voters.
Power California has conducted a survey on the issues that concern young Latino voters, Juana Garcia, Social Media Coordinator, Power California, tells what they found.
In addition to housing, wages and high cost of living, she also believes that survey respondents expect more action from politicians.
Other studies indicate that young people are concerned about health issues, climate change and racial issues, but what moves them to participate when voting, let’s listen to Juana Garcia, Social Media Coordinator, Power California.
Young people in many cases are disillusioned, but Juana Garcia says they are working to get young people to recognize the power they have with their vote.
At Power California, she said we have found that many young people have revealed that no politician has approached them and their power is not recognized.
Juana Garcia, Social Networking Coordinator, Power California, Fresno, CA; came to the 6 years from Guanajuato and believes that it is necessary for young Latinos to be aware of the power of their participation in elections.
She said that ending racial violence and climate change are social issues that are among the priorities of young people, listen to Juana Garcia, Social Networking Coordinator, Power California.
Finally, she invites the population to register and vote during the next elections because it is possible to change for the better.
For more information visit powercalifornia.org.