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Rep. Garcia: messaging matters to engage Latino voters ahead of November

Maria Gardner Lara
Messaging outside of the Democratic National Convention Center in Chicago.

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Experts say turning out Latino voters will play a critical role this presidential election, particularly in swing states like Wisconsin.

Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) represents a significant Latino district in Illinois and says Democrats have to do better in messaging to Latinos.

“If you don't invite people to participate, oftentimes people won't participate," Garcia said during an interview at the convention. "That certainly has been the case with Latinos in the past. So, I'm hoping that of all the fundraising that's been done, a significant amount—an equitable amount— will be spent on reaching out to Latinos and Latinas.”

The Vice President Kamala Harris presidential campaign, reports say, has raised over $300 million dollars in July.

According to the Pew Research Center, Latinos are predicted to make up nearly 15 percent of eligible voters nationwide.

Un residente nativo de Chicago, Maria se graduó de University of Illinois Springfield con una licenciatura superior en periodismo de gobierno. Su pasión por periodismo comenzó cuando reportaba la noticia en el periodico estudiantil de San Antonio College. Maria desea ayudar familias ser informado de los programas y policias que afecta la comunidad . En su tiempo libre, disfruta viajar, correr, y compartir con su familia y amigos.


(A Chicago native, Maria graduated from the University of Illinois Springfield with a master's in public affairs reporting. Her passion for reporting started as a student journalist for San Antonio College's school paper. Maria hopes to keep families informed on the programs and policies that affect the growing Latino community. In her free time, Maria loves to travel, run, and spend time with friends and family.)