The Power of the Latino Vote
Latinos are the fastest growing population in Texas. However, the Latino vote and amount of Latino elected officials aren’t keeping up with this rapid growth. Even if we do not agree on everything, Latinos champion quality education, accessible healthcare, a strong economy and fixing our broken immigration system
Every 30 Mins A Latino Turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote in Texas
1 in 3 eligible voters in Texas are Latino
Latinos make up the largest voting bloc in Texas
However, only 15% of latino voters voted in 2018
The lack of latino representation in places of power is significant
In 2023, at least 54% of texas legislators are white
although White Texans make only 41% of population.
With accurate representation,
Latinos would have 73 Latino Legislators (27 more than the current 46) in state legislature to represent the Latino population.1
Our votes = our voices
Texas Latinos helped elect President Joe Biden, who followed through on his promise to provide student debt relief to borrowers. (7 in 10 Latinos have student debt.) Every voice and every vote counts to bring transformational change to Texas.
It is up to us to be educated on the issues That Affect Us
to vote for the best interests of all our communities and to educate our friends and families on why the power of the Latino youth is important.
Sources
1 Texas Tribune, Texas Legislature Representation. https://www.texastribune.org/2023/01/11/2023-texas-legislature-representation/