Politics & Government

Politifest 2020: Every 30 Seconds — Young Latino Voters And The 2020 Election

Young Latinos are the fastest growing demographic of eligible voters in the U.S.

Voice of San Diego
October 1, 2020

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Moderated by Max Rivlin-Nadler, KPBS Reporter

Young Latinos are the fastest growing demographic of eligible voters in the U.S. Democrats have been trying to mobilize them for decades, but their numbers still remain low. With this year’s presidential election hinging on issues including border enforcement and DACA, will this be the year young Latino voters finally turn out? Or will they tune out once again?

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Panelists:

  • Rosa Olascoaga, Mid-City CAN community organizer
  • Joshua Piedra, Youth Will emergency resource ambassador
  • Adriana Heldiz, Voice of San Diego multimedia producer

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