According to the PPIC, Latinos represent 35% of the adult population in California, but they account for only 21% of those most likely to vote.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — According to a report by the Public Policy Institute of California, Latinos, Asian Americans, and African Americans are less likely to vote than white people. It shows Latinos represent 35% of the adult population in the state, but they account for only 21% of those most likely to vote.
“Latinos are underrepresented based on their population in California,” said Mark Baldassare, survey director with the Public Policy Institute of California. “Many Latinos are not eligible to vote because we have not passed federal comprehensive immigration reform.”
The Latino Community Foundation works to increase voter turnout. The Foundation says investments are needed year-round to engage, educate and register eligible voters.
“Over the years, some of the barriers have been the challenges around language and access,” said Max Vargas, vice president of economic justice with the Latino Community Foundation. “For the 2024 presidential election, we would have invested over $1 million into Latino-led non profit organizations across the state to mobilize Latino voters.”
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When it comes to eligible voters in the U.S., 15 million Latinos, 13 million Black people, and 5 million Asian-Americans did not cast a ballot in the 2020 presidential election, according to a report from the Center for Inclusive Democracy. It shows Asian-American, Black and Latino eligible voters comprised nearly 30% of those…
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