Latino vote

TURNOUT: Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta: Latinos Will Be The 'Deciders' in 2016 Election, Analyzes GOP Candidates

Regarded as "one of America's great labor and civil rights icons," Dolores Huerta has dedicated her life to advocating labor and civil rights, and her work continues as the Latino electorate brave the 2016 presidential election season.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Rick Scott Criticizes President Obama on Immigration As GOP Competes for Latino Vote

The Republican Party has started its push to gain some Latino voters ahead of next year's presidential elections. Though the candidates continue tossing their hats into the ring, the party has begun to push back on immigration and one candidate, Sen. Lindsey Graham, has the record to back the party's new focus.

Bridge Report Spotlights, Criticizes Koch Brothers' Latino Outreach With Libre Initiative; Libre's Daniel Garza Responds

The Koch brothers' potential influence on the Latino community has been criticized by liberal organizations. One organization with connections with the Kochs is Libre Initiative, which was the focus of a critical report by the Bridge Project, a group "dedicated to opposing the conservative movement’s extreme ideology and exposing its dishonest tactics."

Hillary Clinton Hires DREAMer Lorella Praeli to Serve as Latino Outreach Director

In another show of support for the Latino community and to emphasize her intent to bring about immigration reform, Hillary Clinton's campaign has hired Lorella Praeli as the campaign's Latino outreach coordinator.

People for the American Way's Carlos Sanchez Says GOP Needs Accountability in Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

More than two-thirds of the U.S. Latino electorate live in six states -- Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New York and Texas -- but one progressive advocacy organization has been working on having anti-Latino and anti-immigrant representatives accountable and heard for Latinos across the country, especially for the presidential election season.

2016 Election: Hillary Clinton Tapped Young Latina Xochitl Hinojosa to be Director of Coalitions Press

Clinton has just tapped just Xochitl Hinojosa to be the new director of coalitions press, placing her in charge of Hispanic, black, and women-related media.

Libre Initiative Executive Director Daniel Garza Identifies Economic Freedom, 2016 Election's Impact on Latinos

With the 2016 presidential election slowly gaining speed with candidates from major political parties announcing their bid, one organization has been engaging with the Latino community founded on principles of economic freedom.

Marco Rubio on Climate Change: Latino Electorate Views Climate Change As Threat, Contrasts With Rubio

U.S. Latinos have categorized climate change as a threat, but the issue could hurt Sen. Marco Rubio's, R-Fla., presidential bid and hopes to attract the Latino electorate.

Marco Rubio 2016 President Campaign: GOP Presidential Candidate Needs 40 Percent of Latino Vote in 2016, Says Rubio Pollster

The Republican National Committee (RNC) knows the Latino vote is needed to win the next presidential election, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is hoping to engage and attract the electorate.

NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Discusses Effort to Mobilize Latino Voters, Says GOP Congress is 'Toxic'

The New York City (NYC) metropolitan area is home to the second-largest Latino population in the U.S., and NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has become one of the major figures on advocating the rights of Latinos, specifically the undocumented population and encouraging political engagement. Latin Post interviewed Speaker Mark-Viverito about immigration, Congress and mobilizing the Latino vote.

Immigration Reform News: Executive Action Delay Caused 'Loss' of Latino Vote at Midterm Elections, Says Bill Clinton

Former President Bill Clinton said the low Latino voter turnout for the midterm elections might have been connected to the immigration reform executive action delay.

Immigration News 2014: Immigrant Democrats Are More Conservative Than US-Born Counterparts, Says Partnership for a New American Economy Study

Foreign-born citizens are more conservative, study shows The Partnership for a New American Economy kicked off a new Hispanic Engagement Campaign Wednesday in order to highlight the idea that Hispanics are able to align with both the Republican and Democratic party, depending on the issues.

Election Results Update: Latinos in State Legislative and Senate Increases Following Midterm Elections

As Latinos are set to have their largest class yet in the upcoming 114th U.S. Congress, Latinos also made history within state legislative levels following this year's midterm elections.

Midterm Election Update: GOP Gaining Minority Voters But Hispanics Remain Largely Democratic

GOP gaining minority voters but Hispanics remain majority Democratic voters Reports of GOP voters since 2012 have seen increases among minorities, but Latinos stuck to voting Democrat during the Midterm Elections on Nov.

Election Results 2014: Latino Voters Say GOP 'Don't Care' About Their Community, Support Executive Action on Immigration

Although the Republican Party emerged victorious, winning control of the U.S. Senate and maintaining the House of Representatives majority on Tuesday night, Latinos' views on the GOP were not positive.

Election Day Update: Latino Vote in Midterm Elections Based on Support for Latino Community, Immigration Reform, Says Poll

Ahead of Election Day, Latinos were polled on their intent on voting during the midterm elections, and immigration appeared to be a concern.

Florida Governor Polls 2014: Statistical Dead Heat for Republican Rick Scott, Democrat Charlie Crist as Midterm Election Day Nears

Current Florida Governor Rick Scott has a slim election to win on Nov. 4 as new polling figures has the Republican incumbent tied or losing behind Democratic challenger Charlie Crist.

Texas Governor Race 2014: Candidates Push Efforts to Win Latino, Female Vote Despite Republican's Large Lead

With the Texas gubernatorial election coming to a close on Nov. 4, the candidates are reportedly relying on efforts to push registered voters to the polling booths on Election Day.

Colorado Senate Election 2014: Rep. Cory Gardner Gaining Lead Against Incumbent Sen. Mark Udall as Latino Vote Continues To Factor Election

The contentious U.S. Senate race in Colorado has received attention of the role Latino voters may have on Election Day, but overall numbers show the Republican candidate with an early edge.

Connecticut Governor Race 2014: Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Campaigns for Incumbent Dannell Malloy to Increase Latino Voter Turnout

In a rematch of the 2010 gubernatorial election, Connecticut's Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is hoping to influence Latino voters ahead of the midterm Election Day with campaign events with Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla.

Colorado Senate Race 2014 Polls: Democrat Mark Udall Winning Latino Vote While Republican Cory Gardner Leads Overall

Colorado's U.S. Senate election continues to be a statistical dead heat while the Latino vote could make a difference in the state.
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