Carmen Marquez

Nov 5, 2024 | mosaic.nj.com | Cora Cervantes |Carmen Marquez |Carmen Valencia

Editor’s note: “El Voto Latino 2024: In Search of the 36 Million” began as an exploration by three NAHJ Latina journalists to understand the people behind this rapidly growing voting bloc. In their own words: “We aim to examine what this vote means at the macro level and what it says about the enfranchisement and political influence asserted by this demographic.

Nov 1, 2024 | palabranahj.org | Carmen Marquez |Carmen Valencia |Cora Cervantes

With the bill gaining so much support, people like Ortega say the community is ready to fight back. “If passed, (Prop 314) will be challenged. There are plenty of groups, plenty of lawyers who are waiting in the wings. If it passes, lawsuits will be filed.”At the Phoenix Park ‘N Swap, a busy weekend spot for Latino families, many voters hadn’t heard of the measure and had their eyes on the Lake/Gallego U.S. Senate race.

Oct 29, 2024 | palabranahj.org | Carmen Marquez |Carmen Valencia |Cora Cervantes |Michelle Perez

According to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), approximately 280,000 Latino voters in Nevada will cast ballots this year, an increase of nearly 16%  since 2020. UCLA’s Latino Policy & Politics Institute (LPPI) says that about 450,000 Latinos are eligible to vote in Nevada, representing nearly 22% of the state’s electorate. Current polls show a split in support, and swing states like Nevada may determine who will be the next president.

Oct 21, 2024 | calonews.com | Carmen Marquez

This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission. A spanish-language version is available here. A majority of Latinos still support the Democratic Party, but polling shows increased Latino support for Donald Trump.

Oct 18, 2024 | capitalandmain.com | Carmen Marquez

La mayoría de los latinos en Estados Unidos aún acompaña al Partido Demócrata, pero las encuestas muestran un aumento del apoyo latino a Donald Trump. La creciente atracción hacia las ideas de extrema derecha entre los miembros de esta comunidad y su impacto en el voto latino es lo que Paola Ramos examina en el libro Desertores: El auge de la extrema derecha latina y su repercusión en Estados Unidos.