Since 1986, there has been an enduring 26-point gap in youth voter turnout in presidential elections. And as the Latine population continues to grow in the US, they are making up a large portion of new young eligible voters. So, in this election, both parties aggressively courted young Latinos for their votes. We follow two young Latinos who have been hand-picked by the parties to get out the youth vote, on the ground– in battleground states and all over social media.  This story is part of our special election coverage: The Latino Factor: How We Vote. Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@futuromedia">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LatinoUSA">YouTube</a>.  Subscribe to our newsletter by going to <a href="https://www.latinousa.org/">the top of our homepage</a>. 

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Going Viral: How Influencers Are Impacting the Battle Over Young Latino Voters

NOV 3, 202436 MIN
Latino USA

Going Viral: How Influencers Are Impacting the Battle Over Young Latino Voters

NOV 3, 202436 MIN

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Since 1986, there has been an enduring 26-point gap in youth voter turnout in presidential elections. And as the Latine population continues to grow in the US, they are making up a large portion of new young eligible voters. So, in this election, both parties aggressively courted young Latinos for their votes. We follow two young Latinos who have been hand-picked by the parties to get out the youth vote, on the ground– in battleground states and all over social media. 

This story is part of our special election coverage: The Latino Factor: How We Vote.

Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. 

Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage.