Latino Voters: Misconceptions and Reality

Latinos are the fastest growing major segment of the U.S. population. As a result, Hispanic electoral participation stands to have a profound effect on the policy direction of our country in the years and decades to come. Despite this dynamic, there is a great deal of misinterpretation about the precise contours of the Latino electorate and the issues that resonate with Hispanics. To delve into these important and timely issues, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the Center for American Progress will convene a group of nationally renowned experts who have dedicated significant portions of their careers to better understanding Latino demographics, registration and voting patterns, and the multitude of issues that motivate Latino voters.

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