latino decisions

November 9, 2017 - A poll conducted in Virginia on the eve of the Nov. 7 election found that losing Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie’s reliance on anti-immigrant race-baiting did not work — and in fact turned off many of the state's voters, most of whom support welcoming immigration policies.

November 4, 2016 - Growing in numbers and galvanized by Donald Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric, Latino voters are casting ballots in record numbers across the South this year.

September 17, 2015 - A poll released this summer highlighted the environment as a major concern among Latino voters, even though they might not think of themselves as environmentalists. The South’s growing Latino communities are engaging with environmental issues in a variety of ways.

February 21, 2013 - The biggest obstacle President Obama faces in his push for immigration reform may be Senate Democrats facing tough races in 2014. But given the changing face of the Southern electorate, their wavering on reform may be short-sighted.

November 16, 2012 - Last week's election demonstrated the growing power of Latino voters and the renewed demand for results on immigration policy.

June 19, 2012 - Southern states have seen the fastest increase in Latino immigration anywhere in the country. Will Obama's recent immigration decision activate Latino voters in battleground Southern states?

February 1, 2012 - Pundits and politicians are scouring the Florida primary results for clues about November. Two of the biggest trends that were revealed: The changing face of Sunshine State politics, and the growing role of Big Money.