In this edition of Latin Post's "Turnout", Laura Maristany, the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Latino Elected Appointed Officials (NALEO), discusses the issues facing the Latino voting bloc.
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.
