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Who’s on My Ballot?

Organizer: Civic Genius

Location: Virtual


Ever showed up to vote, only to see a bunch of names and positions you've never heard of? We'll walk through figuring out who's running for which offices, where they stand on the issues, and when you'll have a chance to vote for (or against) them. Join us as we talk with Sara Gifford, Co-Founder of ActiVote, to learn what you need to do to make sure your ballot never surprises or confuses you again.

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Those familiar with Latino politics know that Latinos voting for Republicans is nothing new. Historically, Cuban Americans and some South American groups have formed a solid Republican voting bloc. What’s new is the recent shift among Mexican Americans, Central Americans and Puerto Ricans. Was it religion? Racism? Machismo? Misogyny? Negative experiences with government in the United States and home countries? A look at Mexico and its first female president (of Jewish descent) this year might challenge some of these assumptions. Whether this shift is permanent remains to be seen.

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