Latino vote may shake up House race - Connecticut

“Of the top 20 House races rated as a toss-up this year, Connecticut’s three races are ranked in the top eight in percentage of Latino voters. The question is how many Latinos will visit the polls. Latinos represent 7.7 percent of the state’s total registered voters, but only 4 percent voted in 2004. But a heightened awareness of the political process due to immigration issues could result in a higher turnout this year.

“The congressman is seeking the support of the Hispanic community just like everyone else,” said Simmons’ campaign manager, Chris Healy. “And the congressman believes the tax cuts he has supported help residents up and down the economic ladder and has long supported education funding to address a lot of the issues they face.”"

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