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Campaign urges Minnesota Latinos to vote • Minnesota Reformer [1]

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Date: 2024-08

A new campaign aims to boost turnout among Minnesota’s Latino voters, a fast-growing population with increasing political power.

Volunteers with COPAL, a group that organizes Latinos to work on Minnesota labor and political issues, hope to complete 100,000 phone calls to potential voters by Election Day.

The campaign will provide voters information materials and answer questions about how to vote.

From 2000 to 2020, the Minnesota Latino population more than doubled. Nationally, Latino citizens vote less often than white, Black or Asian citizens, according to data from Pew Research Center.

“There are over 100,000 Latinos in Minnesota who are eligible to vote this election. In a state like Minnesota where elections are often won by razor-thin margins, our community can — and does — make a difference,” COPAL Organizing Director Ryan Perez said in a press release launching the campaign.

Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District includes the Twin Cities suburbs of Savage and Burnsville, both of which have large Latino populations. Latino voters, who nationwide lean Democratic, could help Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig win reelection against Republican Joe Teirab in the swing district.

Minnesota Latinos are a diverse group with varying cultural, economic and educational backgrounds. COPAL is trying to unify their base around issues including education, environmental justice, health care, immigration, housing and worker protections.

Organizers said they have completed 12,000 phone calls and knocked on over 500 doors, putting the group on track to make 100,000 phone calls by Election Day.

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