Poder Latinx Kicks Off Voter Registration Drive in Latinx Communities Across the Country in Effort to Engage and Educate New Voters Early
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July 16, 2021
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Poder Latinx Kicks Off Voter Registration Drive in Latinx Communities Across the Country in Effort to Engage and Educate New Voters Early
WASHINGTON – Voter registration teams from Poder Latinx, a national voter registration and civic engagement organization, are launching an ambitious voter registration drive on Monday, July 19, aimed at enlisting new Latinx voters and establishing a lifelong commitment to voting.
Traditionally scheduled for a few months before Presidential elections, Poder Latinx is committing to increasing voter rolls nationwide earlier than ever this election cycle. The response is urgent at a time when voter suppression laws aimed at preventing communities of color from voting are increasing throughout the country.
“For communities of color, these types of drives get started even later because they are often lower on the list of voter engagement priorities. Access to healthcare, quality public education, good jobs – these issues do not only come up around election season, they come up each and every day in the lives of Latinx. We must ensure the issue of voting comes up as well. Registering to vote is where it all begins,” explained Christine Senteno, National Field Director for Poder Latinx.
Poder Latinx will have teams in the battleground states of Arizona, Florida, and Georgia working to increase voter registration. These are states where Poder Latinx teams worked hard in 2020 to encourage Latinx - especially young voters, LGBTQ voters, and Latinas - to vote early, vote by mail, and make their voice heard.
“Our teams know our communities well and have seen the barriers that Latinx voters face increase when trying to cast their ballots. Not knowing when local elections are held, shorter hours at early polling sites, and not enough information in our language are just a few examples of the changes that voters of color can expect in the next election. To have meaningful voter engagement, we not only want to register Latinx voters early but help them feel comfortable about the entire voting process in general,” said Josue Andonaegui, Arizona state director for Poder Latinx.
“In Florida, there are elections almost every month in cities and towns across the state. Most voters think they only need to vote every four years during the Presidential elections. We want to ensure Latinx are registered to vote, participate in ALL elections, and that they have the information necessary to cast an informed vote both locally and nationally,” said Giulianna Di Lauro, Florida state director for Poder Latinx.
“At Poder Latinx, we believe voting is not about trending issues, but constant and holistic engagement with our community, engagement that has been historically lacking. We aim to engage and demonstrate that voting is like family, a commitment,” added Susi Duran, Georgia state director.
Poder Latinx teams will be on-site at supermarkets, libraries, schools, and special events in Latinx neighborhoods.
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