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The day after primary elections in Washington, Georgia and other states, reporters file stories on the results and analysts examine the road ahead for the major presidential campaigns and the impact expected from the Latino vote. This is a program of the series “Hacia el Voto 2024.”

One week after Super Tuesday, voters in Washington, Georgia, and other states hold presidential primaries. What’s the ambience in the voting polls? How motivated is the Latino voter to go out to the polls? How big are the efforts to get the Latino vote out? What are the expectations for this election? How do voting results work? This edition of Radio Bilingüe’s special series “Hacia el Voto 2024.” is hosted from the hub of an effort in Atlanta to mobilize Latino voters.

As voters cast their ballots to select each party’s nominee for president in Washington, Georgia, and other states, reporters file stories on the voter turnout, last-minute efforts to get out the vote, and the issues driving voters to the polls. Political analysts examine the growing clout of the Latino vote in these states and put these primaries in perspective. This program, part of the series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” is hosted remotely from the site of a campaign to mobilize Latino voters in Atlanta.

Voters in sixteen states went to the primary polls on Super Tuesday. Millions of Latino voters were eligible to cast their ballot. How enthusiastic was the Latino voter turnout? What races are they expected to have an impact on? Who are the winners and who are the losers? How did the process work? What to learn from this voting day towards the general election? This is part of our series Hacia el Voto 2024.

The day after the biggest primary day, reporters and analysts comment on the voting numbers and the exit polls. Among the topics to discuss: How did the voter turnout impact the election results? What can these results tell us about the road ahead towards the general election? What’s the outlook for California’s and Texas’ Senate races? Is Biden convincing doubters? Are “uncommitted” protest voters over Israel-Gaza making a dent? What’s the path forward for Haley? Is Trump clinching the nomination? What to expect from Trump’s bid in the face of legal battles? This is part of the series Hacia el...

It’s Super Tuesday in the US. Sixteen states are holding primaries, including California and Texas, the two states with the largest Latino population in the country. What role will Latinos play in the election? What issues are driving Latinos to the polls? Who is mobilizing to boost Latino voter turnout? How will voter turnout numbers impact the election results? How are hotlines assisting Spanish-speaking voters working? This is part of our series Hacia el Voto 2024.

On the eve of Super Tuesday, vote promoters launch a last push to encourage Latino, immigrant and first-time voters to go out to the polls. Millions of Latinos are eligible to vote in California, Colorado, Texas and other states holding primaries. They are projected to reach new voting heights in 2024. Are they fired up to go out and vote? What’s in their minds? How are political campaigns fighting for the Latino vote? What are the key races on the ballot in California and Texas? What are the stakes in those races? How can we read the early vote numbers?...

Disinformation is reportedly getting worse each election season. Baseless claims of election fraud targeting noncitizens or voting by mail are common this year. Some campaigns are claiming that “immigrants are taking all our jobs.” Others are blaming health insurance programs expanded to immigrants in some states with “creating perverse incentives for illegal immigration.” Social scientists join this program to identify fake news and fact check and answer some common assertions geared to influence voters’ opinions.

As Super Tuesday looms, doctors and nurses set out to mobilize around civic health. Proposing that elections are critical for health care access, community health centers in Southern California are bringing early voting machines and Spanish-language voter guides to their clinics. The non-partisan campaign is known as “Mi Voto, Mi Salud.” On a related note, artist promoters are using Mexican music to get young citizens excited about voting. Big name artists are lending their voice to drive younger millennials and Gen-Z Latino voters to the polls, as part of the non partisan campaign “Grita.Canta.Vota.”

On March 5, Colorado will hold its primary election to decide only the presidential candidates for each party, as the nation waits for the U.S. Supreme Court verdict on Colorado’s decision to remove former President Trump from the state’s primary ballot. Meantime, how will the votes for Trump be counted? What do voters need to know? How critical will the Latino vote be in the 2024 elections? What matters to them? What do they want from policymakers?

Abortion has emerged as a significant factor in the midterm elections. Thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling against abortion, women's reproductive rights and the ability to decide about their bodies, many women have mobilized, and it is impacting the electoral prospects for Republicans in November, including the wives of some Republicans.

In Mexico, the formerly hegemonic Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI in Spanish) lost its grip on power in the State of Mexico this week after having governed there for more than 90 years. Voters chose Delfina Gómez, a candidate from Mexico's current ruling party at the federal level, who will become the first woman to lead the most populated state in the country and one of the engines of the national economy. In other state elections, PRI candidate Manuel Jiménez swept the governorship of the northern Mexican state of Coahuila. What do these contrasting results mean? Citlali Saenz reports from Mexico...

LGBTQ activists from across the country are gathering in San Francisco to discuss the challenges faced by this historically highly stigmatized community. Despite some successes, they currently face a national wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation in conservative states, as well as an increase in hate crimes and discrimination. Organizer Mayra Hidalgo Salazar spoke with Chelis López about these challenges and how activists are preparing overcome them. This is a summary of their conversation. You can listen to the full interview in the archives of Línea Abierta for Thursday, February 23rd, at radiobilingue.org.

The states of Coahuila and Mexico are having elections in June and émigrés from those states living abroad will be able to vote for governor if they register on time. What’s at stake in these state elections? How to vote from the US? This program includes an update on the trial in New York on drug trafficking charges of Genaro García Luna, the former top cop of Mexico. As the trial enters its final days, the Mexican government accuses Garcia Luna of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from public contracts and seeks to recover that money from Florida, where...

In his second State of the Union address and amid boos from some Republicans, President Biden highlighted his economic accomplishments and called on Republicans to embrace a common agenda, but made it clear that he will not allow cuts to Social Security or Medicare. Subsequent polls gave Biden high marks and breathing room for his possible run for a second term. However, "Dreamer" immigrant activists were disappointed by the scant attention he paid to the issue of immigration. José López Zamorano joins us with the details from Washington.

With less than two years to go before the 2024 presidential election, Republican Donald Trump has announced his candidacy for president by criticizing the Biden administration for its handling of immigrants at the border with Mexico. Republican lawmakers and governors have echoed Trump's campaign message. Latino activists and members of Congress are kicking off this election season with new efforts to register Latino voters. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

Guatemala is beginning an electoral process amid doubts about the independence and credibility of the electoral authority in this impoverished Central American country. Campaigning will go on for five months as dozens of political parties, mainly conservative, compete for the presidency, seats in congress, and numerous local posts. Top campaign issues include insecurity, unemployment, corruption, and voting abroad. María Martin reports from Guatemala.

Republicans gained control of the US House with the help of a few seats won in California, including Latino-majority districts in the heart of the Central Valley. Republicans were able to capture congressional seats in districts that widely supported Biden in the last presidential election. A veteran political analyst comments on these results and on the recent state decision to let a community commission redraw the boundaries of the political districts to ensure fairer representation for Latinos in Fresno County.

As we look forward to the new year, news producers reflect on the issues that may shape Línea Abierta’s coverage in 2023. Plans include continuing covering the escalating climate disasters such as wildfires and heat waves, the West’s mega drought and its impact on the Colorado River and agriculture, overfishing and ocean justice communities, access to health care during the Covid-19 pandemic, the fight over abortion after the midterms, hate crimes and domestic terrorism, the border crisis and efforts to reduce barriers to naturalization, the kick off of the presidential primary season, and more.

In a packed auditorium on a rainy day, Congresswoman and community activist Karen Bass was sworn in as Mayor of Los Angeles, becoming the first woman to lead the city. In a sign of the national importance of the event, Vice President Kamala Harris swore Bass into office. In her inaugural address, Bass promised to declare a state of emergency in the city over the homeless crisis. Ruben Tapia has this report from Los Angeles.

As we enter another holiday winter season, COVID-19 and other viruses are spreading widely and things are getting worse. Cases of coronavirus, flu and respiratory syncytial infections are rapidly rising in communities around the country. What to do in anticipation of the holiday gatherings? Who should worry most about this new surge? What to know about the updated vaccine? What to do if testing positive?

Historic voter turnout in Georgia's big cities handed the last contested U.S. Senate seat to Democrat Raphael Warnok. Some attribute this narrow Democratic victory in a Republican-dominated state to the sweep of new coalitions among communities of color. Gerardo Guzmán reports from Atlanta on the role that Latinos played in the Democratic victory in this special runoff election.

This is a live report from Atlanta on the first results in the tight race for Georgia’s Senate seat held by Democrat Raphael Warnock, who recently won it in a political upset. Guest analysts examine the results in this formerly reliably Republican state, and provide analysis on the regional and national ramifications, and on the road ahead.

New Mexico voted last week to make pre-K a universal right. A ballot measure will make New Mexico the first state in the country to guarantee a constitutional right to early childhood education. The measure gives lawmakers the green light to provide a dedicated funding stream for universal preschool and child care. An advocate explains this plan and discusses the road ahead for citizens. How to watch political decisions and hold elected representatives accountable after having cast their ballots?

Today, the campaigns in the Georgia Senate race are pulling out all the stops to turn out voters. The runoff election is held today, after a new state election law cut short the early in-person voting period and the time to cast absentee ballots, and limited drop-box access. Guest analysts provide live updates on Election Day and perspective on the Senate race and the issues at stake.

With less than a week to go before the runoff election in Georgia's Senate race, the state is again seeing historic levels of enthusiasm among voters. The mobilization has been highest among those 55 and older in Democratic areas, but turnout has been lower for independents and younger voters. What are Latino activists and Democrats doing to get these constituents to the polls, and who will benefit if they go out and vote? Reporting from Atlanta, Gerardo Guzman explores these questions.

Calling it a “catastrophic disrespect for human rights,” a senator from Georgia released the results of a bipartisan investigation into medical abuse of women detainees in a federal immigration detention center. The investigators found that women detained in Georgia were subjected to abuse and forced medical procedures and surgeries. What changes can be expected in the oversight of the questioned centers?

Concerned about the recent rise of anti-Semitism and hate speech, and after racist remarks involving Los Angeles city leaders, communities and activists around Los Angeles engaged in a week of coordinated activities as part of the annual event “United Against Hate.” Through this campaign to “report and resist hate,” organizers are raising awareness on hate incidents and crimes.

After the midterms, Republicans won control of the House and Washington will now have a divided Congress. What to expect from a government with a divided Congress in areas such as immigration and climate change? What can and should Democrats do before they deliver the House? How are voters taking Trump’s new presidential campaign? How do they take the priorities announced by the new House leader?

New Mexico voted last week to make pre-K a universal right. A ballot measure will make New Mexico the first state in the country to guarantee a constitutional right to early childhood education. The measure gives lawmakers the green light to provide a dedicated funding stream for universal preschool and child care. An advocate explains this plan and discusses the road ahead for citizens. How to watch political decisions and hold elected representatives accountable after having cast their ballots?

The battle for Senate control in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona and the pivotal role Latino voters play in the outcome of these key races. Close House races in California and the takeaways of the race for Mayor in Los Angeles. Important under the radar races and propositions during the midterms. And Gen Z voters shake up the midterms.

Voting in the midterms is over. Political analysts discuss the takeaways from the outcome. Did Democrats retain control of Congress? Did Trump-backed candidates win influential statewide posts? What’s the outlook for 2024?

Brazil begins a presidential transition after the tightest election in the country’s democratic history, marred by disinformation campaigns and political violence. Now former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a legacy of high unemployment, public debt and environmental disaster from far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. How will the new president navigate the pitfalls of a divided country? How will he save the Amazon, also known as the planet’s lungs? What’s the expected impact on US-Brazil relations?

On the day after Election Day, correspondents bring reports on the first results. They also report on the steps to follow to count, validate and certify the votes, a process that may take time, amid expected questioning about the integrity of the system from right-wing activists.

The first results of the midterm election are in and now the count and certifying begins. Who will control Congress may not be known for days or weeks, depending on the legal challenges from deniers. Will Republicans deny the results of the election? President Biden is expected to deliver remarks on the midterm elections. This edition brings news and analysis about the outcome.

Millions around the nation go out to cast their ballot on Election Day. News contributors bring live reports about voter turnout in states where the fight for the US House and governorships may be fueling the vote. Listeners are encouraged to call in to report about their experience at the registration or polling place. Experts explain legal protections available for voters.

Nearly 35 million Latinos are eligible to vote, though about one third are likely to turn out to vote. They could elect a record number of Latinos to the US House and may determine which party controls Congress. As voting winds down in East Coast states, correspondents in battleground states file live reports on voter turnout, last efforts to get out the vote, and efforts to protect voters and election voters against intimidation.

California is the site of some of the most contested battlegrounds in the fight for the US House. What are the races to watch? This segment includes a report on the tight race for LA Mayor and a state proposition to establish the constitutional right to an abortion and contraception. Also, some of the most contested races for the state legislature, headlined by Latinas, are in the purple Central Valley. This segment includes a report on controversial Measure C, a measure to fund local roads and streets and faces questions about equity.

Control of the US Congress and President Biden’s agenda for the next two years, as well as dozens of governorships, are at stake. Amid threats of violence and incidents of voter intimidation, almost 40 million votes were cast nationwide up to this weekend. Pre-election voting is exceeding the 2018 levels in key states. Latinos’ growing power in this election is fueled by the record number of young citizens who turn 18 and the newly-naturalized citizens. News correspondents give an overview of the last efforts to mobilize and defend the Latino vote in the most critical states, including Georgia, Arizona, Nevada...

The voting power of young Latino voters continues to grow as every 30 seconds a young Latino turns 18. In 2018 and 2020, young voters ages 18-29 turned out in record numbers. How energized are they during this election season? What issues are inspiring them to head to the polls and what problems are dampening their enthusiasm?

The crucial races in Arizona for the U.S. Senate and the governor's office are at a virtual tie on the eve of the election. The Latino vote is widely seen as the key vote, and groups of young activist "Dreamers" are out in the neighborhoods encouraging undecided voters to head to the polls. Maritza Felix reports from Phoenix.

In Georgia, as in other critical states, a dirty war of disinformation has emerged ahead of the mid-term elections. Just days before Election Day, a Spanish-language campaign targeting Latino voters circulated in that southern state with messages full of transphobic myths. Gerardo Guzmán reports on who is behind this toxic strategy and how Latinos have embraced early voting, exceeding expectations for turnout despite the confusion.

With the midterm elections just days away, polls show that Nevada, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia could define not only which party controls the Senate, but also the governorships and the balance of power ahead of the 2024 presidential election. According to polls, while Latino support for Democrats is now higher than ever, in some states, that support has been eroding, causing some campaigns to ramp up their appeals to this electorate in their closing events. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

A number of Latina candidates are running for seats in the state legislature and could make history in California’s Central Valley. Statewide, the number of women legislators could rise to history-making records. What’s driving this surge? What’s the outlook for Nov 8? What races to watch?

With millions of voters, including Latinos, casting their ballots in person or by mail, early turnout is surging. In this program, listeners call in to share their feelings about the midterm election. They are invited to talk about how close they are following the midterm election, what are the key issues in their mind, and how they get the information to make their decisions.

President Biden kicked off the application process for the student debt cancellation program. He announced that 22 million borrowers had already applied only in the first week. While the plan has been temporarily halted by a court, the debt relief application is still open and applications continue. Who qualifies? How does it work?

Immigrant-rights groups are leading campaigns to mobilize voters to go to the polls in support of candidates running for local, state or federal office who support policies that protect immigrant families and communities. Through rallies, text messaging, live calls, and house visits, organizers encourage newly naturalized citizens to flex their political muscle. Community leaders in battleground states discuss their plans.

Early voting is underway and voters are heading to the polls at record rates in this midterm election. Despite disinformation campaigns and voting restrictions in some states, observers predict high and possibly record-breaking turnout. Civic leaders discuss their efforts to get out the vote.

Reporters and analysts share headline news on the major battles for Congress and governor in these border states.

In the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, two incumbent members of congress are facing off in a tight race to represent a newly created district. Representative Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat twice re-elected to office, faces Republican Mayra Flores, the first Mexican immigrant woman in Congress, who has been in office for just four months after winning a special election and was endorsed by former President Trump. With big money and dirty tactics in their campaigns, both candidates are vying for the increasingly critical Latino vote. Mariana Pineda reports from Houston.

To address the critical shortage of affordable housing, Colorado voters will weigh in on a ballot measure known as Proposition 123. If it it passes, a small portion of property taxes will be dedicated to building rental units and helping low-income people with down payments. The few opponents of Prop 123 argue that the private sector should take care of the problem. Rossana Longo-Better reports from Boulder, Colorado.

Democratic Assemblyman Adam Gray and republican farmer John Duarte face off in Congressional District 13, an agricultural area in California’s Central Valley. The outcome of the race in this recently-created district could determine the balance of power in the House.

Two years ago, Democrat Christy Smith lost to Republican Congressman Mike Garcia by about 330 votes in California District 27. She is now coming for the rematch against the Trump ally, in a race that is being watched nationwide because it could play a key role in the control of the House. Both candidates have been invited to this special election edition.

Proposition 308, allowing any Arizona student, including the undocumented, to be eligible for in-state tuition and state financial aid at state universities and community colleges, is in the Arizona ballot. In other news, the warden of a private prison and his brother, a county jail employee, are in custody charged with killing a migrant and wounding another one in a Texas border area. Were they hunting migrants? These and more stories are discussed in this edition.

Three women are running for governor in Oregon, in one of the tightest races in the country. With help from a billionaire donor, a conservative Republican has a chance to become governor in one of the most progressive states. A political analyst looks into this unlikely race and the race for Oregon’s newest House district, where a Democrat is hoping to become Oregon’s first Latina elected to Congress.

The Jan 6 Committee issued a subpoena to former President Trump for testimony and for documents. What are the next moves?

Georgia, a conservative Southern state, has become a swing state for the first time in decades in the battle for the governorship and the US Senate. What are the defining issues in those critical races? Guest analysts comment on that and about the voters who may be most affected by the new, restrictive state voting laws.

In the final stretch of the Los Angeles mayoral race for Los Angeles, the nation’s second largest city, Congresswoman Karen Bass is hoping to become the first African American woman to hold this office and her rival, real estate billionaire Rick Caruso, announces that his record as a Republican, then Independent and now Democrat positions him as an outsider. Issues that candidates have addressed in local debates include policing, and the homelessness crisis. In Los Angeles, Ruben Tapia visited both campaigns and reports on this close race.

The increase in newly naturalized U.S. voters from Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries in Latin America could be decisive for a Republican victory in Florida, according to a recent poll. Gerardo Guzmán tried to find out what’s bringing these voters to the polls and spoke with a new U.S. citizen from Venezuela who will soon vote for the first time. Meanwhile, citizens’ groups are stepping up their efforts, especially in areas devastated by Hurricane Ian.

With the general election nearly two weeks away, polls show a catastrophic scenario for the Democrats. The Republicans are aiming to secure control of the House and Senate, with the help of conservative Latino candidates and robust advertising campaigns. How do observers explain the threat of failure that is looming over Democrats? José López Zamorano reports from Washington, DC.

Voters in Fresno County are being asked to renew Measure C, the transportation plan that allocates half-cent sales tax money for spending on bike lanes, street widening, sidewalks and gutters. Social justice groups oppose the measure arguing that community input was not included in the design, small communities and neighborhoods without basic infrastructure are being left behind, and not enough funds are invested in public transportation. Supporters of the Yes and No campaigns give their arguments.

Los Angeles: Recovering from a Political Quake. Los Angeles is mired in political scandal after the release of a tape containing racist slurs by Latino city leaders. What are the takeaways? How to rebuild trust between communities?

Republican Rep. David Valadao is engaged in a heated battle for reelection against Democratic state assemblyman Rudy Salas, in one of the most watched races in the battle for control of the US House. The district is majority Latino and the race is tight, despite the Democrats registration advantage. Both candidates are invited to join this program.

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, a former Republican, is trying to be the new mayor in Los Angeles, a liberal stronghold, against the runner up, US Rep. Karen Bass, who could become the first Black woman to lead the nation’s second largest city. The battle, on the heels of a scandalous recording of racist slurs by city council members, has centered on hot issues such as policing, crime prevention, affordable housing, and homelessness. The turnout of Latino voters is widely expected to decide the election.

Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook families almost a billion dollars for spreading lies that the massacre was a hoax. A father of a high school massacre victim from Parkland and an activist from Uvalde talk about this verdict and about a jury’s decision to recommend life in prison, not death sentence, for the school shooter who killed 17. Also, since Jones is also known for pushing conspiracy theories about the election and rallying the crowd that attacked the Us Capitol, what is the potential impact of this verdict on the spreading of the Big...

Initiatives that will be put before voters in the California ballot this Nov. 8 include enshrining abortion as a right in the California state constitution and having the wealthy foot the bill to boost purchases of electric cars and help fight fires. These are just two of seven proposals. Rubén Tapia reports from Los Ángeles on the pros and cons of these two proposals, which have sparked national interest.

In the aftermath of the devastation of Hurricane Ian, what is Florida doing to ensure access to the polls to all Floridians in the upcoming midterm election? Are there any emergency plans? This program also includes a look at the most competitive races in the state, including the critical battles for governor and for the US Senate.

Los Angeles is shaken by political upheaval because of a leaked audio recording in which three influential Latino City Council members can be heard making racist comments insulting African-Americans, Oaxacan Indians, gays, Jews, and Armenians. In the meeting, secretly recorded a year ago, the councilpersons were discussing the apportionment of the city's political map and appear to be trying to dilute the strength of Black districts.

With less than a month to go before the midterm elections on Nov. 8, Latino leaders are launching a campaign to identify and counter messages that are aimed at misinforming Latino voters. Organizers warn that there are shady interests that are spreading misleading messages, mainly on social networks, that try to confuse citizens and prevent them from voting. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

Latinos are entering this midterm election as the second largest group of voters in the US. Will they flex their political muscle? In recent programs, listener have mentioned inflation/economy, public safety, immigration, abortion and gun violence among their top concerns. Are those issues motivating them to go to the polls? What are their plans for the midterm election? Listeners are encouraged to share their views on the air.

In California, officials are already mailing out ballots for the general election next month. Voters will make a decision on seven ballot propositions, including one on reproductive rights. They will also have a say in the fight to control the US House, since some of the battlefield districts are in the state. Reporters give an overview about selected propositions and congressional and state races to watch.

Newly naturalized citizens can sway the outcome in states that are going to be a battleground for control of Congress in the midterm election. California, a battleground for the US House, is home to the largest population of newly naturalized citizens. To encourage their participation, organizations around California and the nation are launching a campaign to update citizens on voter rights, voter registration and voting resources.

Misinformation on social networks targeting Latino voters is increasing and many Latinos depend on Internet platforms for information. Pointing out that social media companies are not cracking down on incidents of disinformation, advocates are launching a “defend the Truth” campaign to train community leaders and deactivate “malicious” information affecting Latino voters.

La votación en ausencia ya comenzó en muchos estados rumbo a las elecciones de noviembre. Esta edición de la serie especial “Hacia el Voto 2022” presenta una entrevista con la abogada de derechos civiles Rochelle Garza, la candidata demócrata que compite por ser la primera procuradora general latina en Texas. La carrera está reñidísima. Además, en la vecina Arizona, la carrera a la gubernatura está también en un empate virtual. Ambas candidatas están invitadas a participar en este programa.

Immigration, abortion rights and gun violence were the hottest issues that opened the first and only debate between candidates for governor in Texas. The race between Republican Greg Abbott, who is seeking re-election, and his Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, is the closest in decades. Gerardo Guzmán presents a summary of the highlights of the debate.

On National Hispanic Heritage Month, a group of Latino parents are coordinating community events around the nation to highlight the heavy impact air pollution and climate change are having on the health of Latino children. communities. A leading member of this effort discusses what the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act means for Latino families and their efforts to engage Latino voters in battleground states. Also, another guest analyst talks about the poverty hotspots, as hunger is on the rise in the US.

Local election officials around the nation are fearful and leaving their jobs after months of violent threats and harassment from Trump followers who promote false claims about voter fraud. In response, some states are rushing legislation and congressional leaders are pushing for protections for election workers and measures to increase criminal penalties against perpetrators of attacks. Analysts comment on the political impact of the unprecedented attacks.

Latinos are entering this midterm election as the second largest group of voters in the US and among the fastest-growing voter block. Will they flex their political muscle? A well-known think tank polled Latinos public opinion to find out their views of the political parties and of key issues, including abortion, gun policy, climate change and immigration. Listeners are encouraged to discuss these findings on the air.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic contender Beto O’Rourke face off in their first and only gubernatorial debate. The high-stakes event takes place at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, a major battleground for the Latino vote, which is expected to play a key role in this heated race. This program showcases highlights of the debate and perspective from analysts on both sides.

With just over a month to go before the November elections, the major political campaigns in Texas are turning their gaze to Latino voters. Democratic strategists are focusing their attention on new young voters. Meanwhile, Republicans have managed to get Latina candidates on the ballot in important congressional races. Just how sizable are these last-minute attempts by campaigns to win the attention of Latinos? Mariana Pineda reports from Houston.

California could determine the control of the US House and its leadership. While Democrats in the state lost four seats to Republican candidates in 2020, the new political map may turn some Republican-controlled districts into swing districts. Republicans are aggressively courting the Latino vote in Southern California, warning that people are fleeing Democratic policies in California in a “mass exodus” to Republican-run states. Democrats are investing in Latino media warning that Republicans will cut taxes to the wealthy and jeopardize health care and social programs for working families. This edition of “Hacia el Voto 2022” includes an interview with civil...

Latino voters in Colorado are feeling the pinch of rising prices and are anxious about their future financial situation. They also fear for their kids being victims of mass shootings at school. With these concerns in mind, Latinos could be a decisive force in one of the most competitive House districts in the nation, where a candidate is vying to  become the first Latina Congresswoman. They could also sway the close US Senate race. And while a large majority say they are ready to vote in November, many say they have not been contacted by any candidate, party representative or...