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The Latino electorate played a decisive role in key U.S. Senate races in 2020 and will again be crucial in determining outcomes in the 2022 midterm elections, according to a report published today by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute.

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UCLA LPPI Study Highlights Surge of Latine-Owned Microbusinesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

The study draws from the U.S. Census Bureau to analyze the trends in microbusiness ownership—firms with fewer than 10 employees—providing a detailed view of the growth and challenges facing Latine microentrepreneurs during the 2020 economic downturn.

How first time Latine voters are shaping local elections

Los Angeles Times, November 4, 2024

A Look At The New Wave of Latino Candidates Aiming to Bridge The Representation Gap After Election Day

Latin Times, November 3, 2024

As more Latinos run for U.S. Congress ahead of the 2024 Elections, Study Finds They Remain Significantly Underrepresented in Elected Offices

Despite Latinos comprising 20% of the general U.S. population, they hold only 2% of all elected offices nationwide.

Outreach efforts to Latinos intensify, but it’s too late: More than 13 million have not registered to vote

El País, October 25, 2024

Informes de UCLA LPPI Destacan el Potencial Impacto del Votante Latino en Estados Clave para la Elección Presidencial

Estos análisis ofrecen una visión integral del diverso electorado en cada respectivo estado, examinando su demografía, participación económica, nivel educativo y los temas clave que influyen en sus decisiones de voto.

Celebrating One Year of the Latino Data Hub: A Groundbreaking Resource for Latino Communities

We proudly mark the first anniversary of the Latino Data Hub (LDH), an innovative platform developed to meet the growing demand for accessible, disaggregated data on Latino communities. (Se incluye la versión en español.)

Data Briefs Highlight Latino Voter’s Potential Impact in Key Swing States

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Latino voters position themselves to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome. With nearly 4 million additional eligible Latino voters nationally since 2020, their influence in key states has become significant. (Se incluye la versión en español.)

Renewed focus on swaying Arizona’s Hispanic voters as Election Day approaches

ABC 15 Arizona, October 15, 2024

Latinos have been the fastest-growing demographic in swing states since the last election. Could they choose the next president?

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, October 8, 2024

Committee Created to Guide Work on Critical Intersection of Climate and Health Disparities in California

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) has formed the Latino Health and Climate Advisory Committee to guide a new initiative supported by The California Wellness Foundation.

New Report Identifies Significant Barriers to Medicaid Access for Non-English Speakers in Major U.S. Cities

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute today released a policy report examining the challenges faced by Spanish and Chinese speakers in accessing Medicaid through Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in three major U.S. metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, Houston, and New York.

Pennsylvania’s Latinos could be key to deciding who wins the presidency

National Public Radio, September 29, 2024

Democrats ramp up efforts to turn out Puerto Rican voters in Pennsylvania

NBC News, September 23, 2024

New Data Brief Shows Georgia’s Growing Latino Electorate Set to Play Pivotal Role in 2024 Race for the White House

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) has released a new data brief on Latino eligible voters in Georgia. This marks the eighth in a series of reports using data from the Latino Data Hub to spotlight the significance of Latino voters in critical states and counties ahead of the 2024 election.

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

Associated Press, September 15, 2024

Study shows real impact of ads in Spanish as Florida politicians increasingly reach out to Latinos

Latin Times, September 14, 2024

Flipping tortillas with chopsticks: California Asian-Latino families create their own culture

The Sacramento Bee, September 12, 2024

UCLA Voting Rights Project Files Legal Challenge Against Franklin PUD

This legal action follows a notice letter sent to the agency in June 2024. It challenges the hybrid at-large electoral system currently employed by the Franklin PUD, which has systematically prevented Latino candidates from winning elections.

New UCLA LPPI Data Brief Shows Nearly 3.3 Million Eligible Latino Voters in Florida Key to Senate Control

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) released a new data brief on Latino eligible voters in Florida, marking the seventh in a series of data briefs utilizing the Latino Data Hub to focus on Latino voters in critical states and counties for the 2024 election.

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