Hispanic Voters Are On Rise in Polk County, Florida. Records show 266 percent jump since 2000, but official says actual increase likely is higher.

“The number of Hispanic voters, like the Hispanic population in general, is growing rapidly in Central Florida, which could change the political landscape in the near future.

Polk County elections officials report that the number of registered voters identifying themselves as Hispanic increased by 266 percent in less than six years.

The growth is indicative of the increase in potential power at the polls for Hispanic voters and Hispanic political activists.”

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