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RNC Quickly Names Helen Aguirre Ferré As New Hispanic Communications Director After Departure of Hispanic Official

The Republican National Committee announced a new Director of Hispanic Communications following the departure of another Latina Republican in the RNC's media department.

Indiana Primary Result Forces Ted Cruz to Abort Presidential Campaign While Trump Assumes Presumptive Nominee Status

May 04, 2016 11:23 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Indiana presidential primary provided some Latino groups a clearer picture of the general election as Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, suspended his campaign, which improves Donald Trump’s bid for the White House.

Polls Suggest Indiana Primary Results Tonight Could End Ted Cruz's Presidential Dreams

May 03, 2016 12:42 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Indiana is home to 167,000 Latino eligible voters, and while not all of the electorate will turnout on Tuesday, the Indiana primary will still play a crucial role in Ted Cruz’s presidential aspirations.

Hillary Clinton, John Kasich Score Endorsement of the Largest US Latino Business Group

Apr 28, 2016 11:37 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the largest Hispanic business organization in the country, has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party's nomination and Ohio Gov. John Kasich for the GOP's ticket.

Primary Results for Latest Super Tuesday Could Improve Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Odds to Party Nominations

Apr 26, 2016 01:03 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Primary Results for Latest Super Tuesday Could Improve Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Odds to Party Nominations

New York Primary Results 2016 Shows Hillary Clinton Dominating NYC But Upstate Feels the Bern

Apr 20, 2016 03:41 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

New York favored its own on Tuesday as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were victorious in their respective presidential primary elections.

Democratic Primary Elections in Washington, Hawaii, Alaska Could Boost Bernie Sanders' Presidential Campaign

Mar 26, 2016 06:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Republicans can rest at ease this Easter weekend, but for Democrats there are three presidential primary elections taking place.

Hillary Clinton Is Popular Presidential Candidate Among Golden State's Latinos: PPIC Poll

Mar 24, 2016 01:41 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

For California Latinos, the top issues are jobs, the economy and the state's water crisis, and these could factor in their preference among presidential candidates.

Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz for President Over 'Vulgar' Donald Trump

Mar 23, 2016 02:24 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Former Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for president on Wednesday morning.

'Western Tuesday' Results: Bernie Sanders Wins With Huge Numbers in Utah, Idaho Caucuses

Mar 23, 2016 05:26 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., had a good night on March 22 as he secured several dozen new delegates in his bid for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Presidential Primaries and Caucuses: Trump and Clinton Lead in Arizona; Sanders and Cruz Favored in Utah

Mar 21, 2016 05:29 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

It’s another round of primaries and caucuses on Tuesday with more than 100 delegates up for grabs for each major political party.

Democrats Abroad Results: Latin America 'Feels the Bern' and Helps Bernie Sanders Win Nine Delegates

Mar 21, 2016 01:35 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders won nine delegates thanks to voters living outside the United States.

With Marco Rubio Out, Will Conservative Latinos Vote for Donald Trump?

Mar 17, 2016 03:40 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

Latinos have played a crucial role in deciding the last four presidential elections. Come November, their opinion of Republican front-runner Donald Trump may determine who fills President Obama's seat.