With a Latino turning 18 years old every 30 seconds, the Latino vote has become an influential electorate for political candidates, and Latino Decisions has been analyzing the constituency’s opinions even more as the 2016 presidential election nears.
Millennials represent the largest generation in the United States, and with a Latino turning 18 years old every 30 seconds, Latino millennials have become an important voting electorate. However, despite their growing numbers, mobilizing Latino millennials is a challenge on all political party's radar. For the launch of Latin Post's "Turnout" series, Latin Post speaks one-on-one with two leading and national organizations that are committed to mobilizing millennials to participate and vote.
Latin Post's Turnout, presented by Michael Oleaga, features the League of United Latin American Citizens' (LULAC) Director of Policy Luis Torres) on the Latino voter turnout and mobilizing millennials to have their voices heard on various issues.
Latin Post's Turnout, presented by politics reporter Michael Oleaga, features Rock the Vote President Ashley Spillane on the Latino voter turnout during the midterm elections and the challenges and plans for mobilizing Latino millenials during the coming year.
Senate Democrats in narrow reelection races could have been impacted by President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration. While Obama decided to postpone an executive action until after the November elections, eligible Latino voters are few in hotly contested states.
