Latino Voices React to 2024 Results
National exit polls revealed that Donald Trump achieved historic support among Latino voters, securing 45% of their votes—a level not reached by a Republican candidate since George W. Bush in 2004.
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Latino Organizations Respond to 2024 Election Results
It’s been less than two days since Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States, and several Latino organizations involved in increasing voter awareness in the community have issued statements about Trump’s performance with Latino voters, which, if national exit polls were the indication, would be the highest support of a Republican candidate since 2004.
Latino Businesses and Political Promises
Besides the presidential election, there is also a Senate election in Massachusetts on Tuesday. NEPM and GBH hosted a senate debate in October with incumbent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, and Republican candidate John Deaton. Both answered post-debate questions about supporting Latino business owners in western Massachusetts.
High School Latina Voters Share Hopes and Challenges
Many young Americans are stepping into a new chapter this year as they gain the right to vote. Across the country, high school seniors who have turned 18 are casting their ballots this election cycle.
Boosting Latino Voter Engagement
Latinos make up 27% of the population in Hampden County—a significant increase of 25% from 2010 to 2020, according to Pew Research. Despite this growth, cities with large Latino populations like Holyoke, Springfield, and Chicopee have some of the lowest voter turnout rates in Massachusetts.
The Latino Vote in Western Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Latinos account for approximately 9% of all eligible voters, a growing share that has seen significant increases over the past two decades. The Latino Election Project team is looking at what this means locally, exploring the particular issues and trends shaping the Latino vote in western Massachusetts.