The Transformation of America Latinos as drivers of America’s future

The Transformation of AmericaLatinos as drivers of America’s future

Continued growth of Latino electoral power brings national attention to Latino engagement.

Latinos were a decisive force in the race to the White House, driving turnout in key states such

as Florida and Colorado.

Latino Population 1980-2012

2012

53.0

2%

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The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

Nearly 1 out of every 4 U.S. residents under 18 is Latino (24%).

About one-third of Latinos are under 18 (33%), compared to 22% of non-Latinos.


• Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Latinos are native-born and more than one-third (36%) are foreign-born.

• More than 9 out of 10 Latino youth (under 18) are native-born (93%).

• Of the 18.9 million Latinos who are

foreign-born, 6.0 million (32%) are naturalized citizens.

• There are an estimated 8.6 million Latino undocumented immigrants in the United States.

• There are an estimated 3.9 million

Latino legal permanent residents eligible to naturalize.

Nativity & U.S. Citizenship


Record Latino turnout of 9.7 million. A 28% increase over 2004.

Latino Voter Impact in 2008

SOURCE: NALEO EDUCATIONAL FUND


GOP Hispanic voters deliver critical win to Senator McCain

in Florida.

Democratic Latino voters sustained Hillary Clinton’s

primary campaign.

Latinos help “flip” Electoral College votes to Obama in Colorado,

Florida, and New Mexico; and have impact in states

such as Virginia.




Latino voters deliver victories to U.S. Senators Harry Reid of Nevada and Michael Bennet of Colorado.



• Marco Rubio elected to U.S. Senate

• First elected Latina Governor of any state (New Mexico)

• First Latino Governor of Nevada

• Latino GOP Members of Congress

increased from 3 to 7, including the first Latino

U.S. Representatives from Idaho and Washington.


Several GOP Milestones in 2010


Approximately 11.2 million Latino voters cast ballots in the 2012 election, comprising 8.4%

of the nation’s electorate and resulting in a 15% increase from the 2008 election.

Latino turnout represents an increase of 15% from the 2008 General Election.

2012


Presidential Elections

Current Landscape for Latino Participation


Mid-Term Congressional Elections

Current Landscape for Latino Participation


In 2014, 25.5 million Latinos will be eligible to vote.

In 2016, 28.2 million Latinos will be eligible to vote,

and will comprise 13% of the nation’s eligible voters.

Overview of Latinos in Elected Office


In a 2012 Election eve poll, Latino voters (53%) listed the economy as their most important issue.

Like all Americans, Latino voters also included education and healthcare among their top issues.

Since the mid 2000’s, immigration has increased in importance for the Latino electorate.

Whether U.S. born or naturalized -- 32% and 39% of both groups listed immigration as the most critical issue in the

2012 poll.

Immigration Reform


Immigration Reform


Immigration Reform



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The Transformation of America Latinos as drivers of America’s future