http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/29/6-months-from-census-coalition-to-announce-details-of-campaign-to-count-all-latinos-in-2010-labor-leaders-elected-officials-latino-groups-spanish-language-media-and-faith-based-organizations-joi/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/29/6-months-from-census-coalition-to-announce-details-of-campaign-to-count-all-latinos-in-2010-labor-leaders-elected-officials-latino-groups-spanish-language-media-and-faith-based-organizations-joi/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:12:46 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62609 Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62609 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/15/new-york-city-latino-voter-forums-reveal-poor-quality-candidate-outreach/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/15/new-york-city-latino-voter-forums-reveal-poor-quality-candidate-outreach/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:26:39 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=61153 A report released today by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund shows significant disappointment among Latino voters of the quality and amount of candidate outreach to the Latino community in the run-up to the 2009 Municipal Primary election. The analysis is the result of a series of small forums in each of the five boroughs held in late July with 102 randomly selected Latino voters.

Participants in the forums also highlighted the extreme challenge of finding affordable housing throughout New York City, particularly in the midst of a severe economic downturn and rising unemployment, citing poor city planning as the cause. In all boroughs, participants highlighted an ongoing need to improve the city’s public schooling, and invest more resources into community infrastructure such as green space and development.

Despite criticism and concern, the Latino voters participating in the forum series expressed hope for the future of New York City, and the future of its Latino residents. They also expressed great enthusiasm about participating in the upcoming elections, and for greater Latino participation in New York City elections.

The full report is available online at: http://www.naleo.org/downloads/NALEO_NYC_VoterForums_lo-res.pdf

About NALEO Educational Fund:
The NALEO Educational Fund is the nation's leading non-partisan, non-profit organization that facilitates full Latino participation in the American political process, from citizenship to public service. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=61153 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/25/state-farm-invests-in-american-dream-for-latino-families/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/25/state-farm-invests-in-american-dream-for-latino-families/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:52:39 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=55628 "Building on the success of the 2008 Ya Es Hora (It’s Time) citizenship and voter engagement campaign, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and State Farm have pledged to continue their efforts to empower Latinos to become full participants in American life through increased civic engagement and educational opportunities.

“We engaged with NALEO last year based on a simple premise: everyone counts and everyone has a dream,” said Mike Fernandez, vice president of public affairs at State Farm. “Due in part to the Ya Es Hora effort nearly a half million Latinos became U.S. citizens last year, nearly a million new Latinos registered to vote and more Latinos than ever actually voted.”

State Farm is announcing a $1 million grant to the NALEO Educational Fund for the second year in a row, made clear that the company’s investment was not merely a monetary investment, but a commitment by thousands of bilingual State Farm agent offices across the U.S. to provide citizenship and voter engagement information to the community, as well as participate in activities like citizenship workshops and voter participation drives.

“State Farm continues to be a good neighbor with its contribution to the Ya Es Hora program, as well as with its vast network of caring agents,” said Arturo Vargas, executive director of the NALEO Educational Fund.

State Farm’s support of the NALEO Educational Fund and its Ya Es Hora program is part of a larger community relations effort called “State Farm Es Para Mí™” (State Farm Is For Me). This philanthropic effort supports a broad array of activities in the Latino community associated with citizenship, education and culture. Under this program, participating State Farm agents’ offices with Spanish-speaking personnel serve as a trusted resource for civic and educational information.

In the educational arena, State Farm has worked with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) to provide Latino students with scholarship and internship information through participating State Farm agents’ offices. The company also provided in 2008 nearly $150,000 in State Farm Es Para Mí educational mini- grants to community non-profits and schools intent on keeping young people in school and improving education.

State Farm has long been a partner of the NALEO Educational Fund with much of its focus centered on education. “They have been particularly instrumental in the NALEO Educational Fund’s ability to improve the capacity of Latino policymakers to shape public policies that help eliminate the academic achievement gap between Latino and non-Latino students,” said Mr. Vargas.

State Farm works closely with NALEO and its’ educational efforts on a national scale through the NALEO Education Leadership Initiative (NELI), providing comprehensive leadership development training and resources to over 1,000 Latino school board members and state legislators representing 30 states across the country contributing to their respective ability to advance successful educational policymaking and reform and help ensure student success in their respective jurisdictions.

At NALEO’s 26th Annual Conference, State Farm is sponsoring the National Leadership Luncheon on Saturday, June 27, and a public policy panel focused on improving educational opportunities for Latinos.

The NALEO Annual Conference is the nation’s premier gathering of Latino elected and appointed officials. With more than 1,000 attendees representing all levels of government, the NALEO Conference is the largest convening of Latino public officials and their supporters in the United States. Conference participants from throughout the country will assemble for three days of professional development, public policy discussions, and exploration of key concerns that most affect the Latino community and the country.

“Through its philanthropic efforts, State Farm is committed to creating safer, stronger, and better educated neighborhoods. This is especially important during these challenging economic times,” said Mr. Fernandez.

About State Farm

State Farm® insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. State Farm's 17,000 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 78 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and more than 1.9 million bank accounts. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com® or in Canada statefarm.ca®. To learn more about “State Farm Es Para Mí™” go to statefarm.com.

About NALEO Educational Fund

The NALEO Educational Fund is the nation’s leading non-profit organization that facilitates the full participation of Latinos in the American political process, from citizenship to public service.

Contacts

State Farm
Aymee Zubizarreta, 786-394-9503
aymee.zubizarreta.p5d4@statefarm.com
or
NALEO Educational Fund
Eric Wagner, 213-747-7606, ext. 4427
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The NALEO Annual Conference is the largest gathering of Latino elected and appointed officials in the nation. The Conference allows elected officials from all levels of public office to gather with leading policy experts from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to tackle a broad policy agenda, including the 2010 Census, sustainability, education, health care, and immigration reform.

Experts at this year's Conference include: Cecilia Munoz, White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs; Nancy Sutley, Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality; Rebecca Blank, Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs; and Adolfo Carrion, Jr., Director, White House Office of Urban Affairs.

Conference participants will be joined by U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard; California Latino Caucus Chair and State Senator Gil Cedillo; California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass; Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina; San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro; Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo; and His Excellency Arturo Sarukhan, Mexican Ambassador to the United States.

To obtain additional convention details please visit our Web site at: http://www.naleo.org/LA09/NALEO_26th_Annual_Conference_Agenda_061609_External.pdf

WHAT: 26th Annual NALEO Conference

WHEN: June 25-27, 2009

Opening Plenary:

State of American Communities: Governing in Troubled Economic Times

Thursday, June 25, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon 1 & 2, Level 5 of Retail

Opening Remarks:

Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, NALEO Educational Fund

Keynote Remarks:

Hon. Adolfo Carrion, Jr., Director, White House Office of Urban Affairs

Hon. Nancy Sutley, Chair, The White House Council on Environmental Quality

Panelists:

Dr. Manuel Pastor, Professor & Director, USC Center for Sustainable Cities

Hon. Darline Robles, Superintendent, Los Angeles County Office of Education

Session Chair:

Hon. Sylvia Garcia, Commissioner, Harris County, Texas

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Kick-Off Press Conference

Thursday, June 25, 2009, 11:15 a.m.

Location: Studio C, Mezzanine, 2nd Level of Hotel

Ya Es Hora Press Conference

Friday, June 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m.

Location, Studio C, Mezzanine, 2nd Level of Hotel

The "Green Industry": Providing Solutions for Local Economies

Thursday, June 25, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon 6 Level 5 of Retail

* Hon. Nancy Sutley, Chair, The White House Council on Environmental Quality

Plenary: Latinos and Census 2010: On the Brink of the Count

Friday, June 26, 2009, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon 1 & 2, Level 5 of Retail

* Hon. Rebecca Blank, Undersecretary for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce

Justice Matters: A Discussion on the Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States

Friday, June 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Location: Studio E, Mezzanine, 2nd Level of Hotel

The New Washington and Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Friday, June 26, 2009, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon 6, Level 5 of Retail

* Cecilia Munoz, Director, The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

Plenary: Latinos in Hollywood

Saturday, June 27, 2009, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon 1 & 2, Level 5 of Retail

National Leadership Luncheon

Saturday, June 27, 2009, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon 1 & 2, Level 5 of Retail

* Cecilia Munoz, Director, The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
* Hon. Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio, Texas

CONTACT: Eric Wagner: (323) 683-9295
Mark Glaze: (202) 271-0982

" Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=55171 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/03/latino-elected-officials-to-meet-as-community-shifts-focus-from-ballot-box-to-public-policy-the-naleo-26th-annual-conference-will-take-place-in-los-angeles-california-from-june-25-27-2009/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/03/latino-elected-officials-to-meet-as-community-shifts-focus-from-ballot-box-to-public-policy-the-naleo-26th-annual-conference-will-take-place-in-los-angeles-california-from-june-25-27-2009/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:57:47 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=53298 "As Latino Americans assume roles at the highest levels of the Obama Administration, Congress and perhaps the U.S. Supreme Court, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) will assemble nearly eight hundred Latino officials to prepare to help craft the nation's public policy at all levels of government. The NALEO 26th Annual Conference will take place in Los Angeles, California from June 25-27, 2009.

The three-day event, which has long served as the nation's Latino political convention, will bring together officials from across the nation, at every level of elected office, with leading policy experts from the public, private and non-profit sectors to address a broad public policy agenda, including the 2010 Census, sustainability, education, health care and immigration reform.

Sessions at the Conference are designed to enhance the governance skills of participants and deepen their understanding of critical policy issues so they are able to translate their knowledge into strategies for building stronger and healthier communities. Conference participants will be joined by U.S. Representatives Joe Baca, Xavier Becerra, and Lucille Roybal-Allard; California Latino Caucus Chair and State Senator Gil Cedillo; California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass; Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina; Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; and His Excellency Arturo Sarukhan, Mexican Ambassador to the United States.

Last year's NALEO conference in Washington, D.C. featured appearances by then-Senator Barack Obama, Senator John McCain, Senator Hillary Clinton, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and many other national, state and local leaders.

To view a full conference agenda and registration info, please visit: http://www.naleo.org/annualconference.html

What: NALEO 26th Annual Conference

Who: NALEO, the nation's membership organization of Latino public servants and NALEO Educational Fund, the leading organization that empowers Latinos to participate in the American political process, will host nearly 800 elected and appointed officials and their supporters at the nation's Latino political convention.

When: June 25 - 27, 2009

Where: Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Avenue

Hollywood, California

MEDIA

REGISTRATION:

Advance registration is required. To access the media registration page please log on to our website at http://www.naleo.org/news/MediaRegistration_2009.pdf. You can register by contacting Eric Wagner at ewagner@naleo.org or by phone at (213) 747-7606, ext. 4427.

SOURCE National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)" HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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number of naturalizations in FY 2008, according to a report recently released by the Department of
Homeland Security’s Office of Immigration Statistics (OIS). An analysis of OIS data by the National
Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund reveals that nearly
one out of two (44%) of the nation’s 1,046,539 new U.S. citizens was Latino.

According to the NALEO Educational Fund analysis, 461,317 Latino legal permanent residents became
U.S. citizens in FY 2008, the largest number of Latino naturalizations in recent history. While the total
number of naturalizations increased by 58% between FY 2007 and 2008, the number of Latino
naturalizations nearly doubled during the same period, growing by 95%. In addition, the share of Latino
naturalized citizens has increased significantly in the last five years, from 27% in 2003, to 30% in 2006,
to 44% in 2008.

According to NALEO Educational Fund Executive Director, Arturo Vargas, “In 2007, thousands of
Latino newcomers applied for U.S. citizenship, because they wanted to make their voices heard in our
nation’s democracy. The historic Ya es hora ¡Ciudadanía! (It is time – Citizenship!) civic engagement
campaign helped contribute to this dramatic increase by educating Latinos about the opportunities of
U.S. citizenship and assisting them with the naturalization process. The Ya es hora ¡Ciudadanía!
campaign involved an unprecedented collaboration between Spanish-language media partners Entravision
Communications, impreMedia, and Univision Communications Inc., national partners National Council
of La Raza, and Service Employees International Union, and hundreds of community organizations,
businesses, and public and private agencies. This effort led to a record number of newcomers realizing
their dream of U.S. citizenship in 2008.”

Mexico was the leading country of birth of persons naturalizing in 2008 (231,815), and one out five new
U.S. citizens was from Mexico (22%). The number of Mexican-born naturalized citizens increased by
90% between FY 2007 and FY 2008, while the number of new citizens from Cuba, El Salvador,
Nicaragua, and Guatemala more than doubled during the same period. The following table sets forth
information about the top 10 nations of birth for Latino naturalized citizens in 2008.



Mr. Vargas continued, “Despite the record number of naturalizations, there are still millions of eligible
legal permanent residents who have not yet applied for U.S. citizenship or who encounter barriers in the
naturalization process. We urge President Obama, Congress and the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) to make fundamental changes in the system of financing immigration
services so that we prevent exorbitant increases in naturalization fees. In addition, the USCIS must work
to ensure that there is fair and effective implementation of the new naturalization exam, which all
applicants must take starting October 1.”

Mr. Vargas concluded, “Latinos who naturalize are eager to demonstrate their commitment to America by
becoming full participants in our nation’s civic life. If our democracy is to remain strong and vital, we
must ensure that naturalization is affordable and accessible to all eligible newcomers.”

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A new post-election analysis of record turnout among Latino voters shows strong support for President-elect Obama and Democrats, but also reveals high expectations in the Latino community. The survey, commissioned by ImpreMedia in conjunction with the NALEO Educational Fund and Latino Decisions polling firm, found a significant increase in turnout among registered Latinos. Ninety-two percent of registered Latinos surveyed in the poll said they voted in this election, compared to 81.5% in 2004, the percentage cited in the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey.
"The record turnout among Latinos solidifies this emerging electorate as an important voting bloc among U.S. voters," said Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of the NALEO Educational Fund. "The survey also finds that naturalized immigrant voters and first time voters played a significant role in shaping the Latino vote. However, the Democratic Party should heed the message of Latino voters in our survey: with their strong support of President-elect Obama and his party, come high expectations," Vargas concluded.
Key Findings

-- Naturalized Immigrant voters comprised a sizeable share of the Latino
vote in this election. Nearly half (46%) of Latino voters were born
outside the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Additionally, new voters were a
significant force in shaping the Latino vote this election. One of
every six Latino voters (15%) was voting for the first time.
-- Latino support for President-elect Obama may have been higher than
initially reported in exit poll data. Among all Latino voters, 72% said
they voted for Obama while 25% said they voted for Senator McCain.
Second generation, children of immigrants and Spanish-speakers showed
the strongest support for Obama (80%). Among the third generation,
about one-third voted for Senator McCain (34%).
-- More than two-thirds of Latino voters (67%) in the November 4th
Presidential Election say fixing the economy is the most important issue
they expect the new President and Congress to address when they take
office in January. The economy ranked far above other issues, including
Health Care (5%), Immigration (6%), and the War in Iraq (6%).
-- Expectations are still high when it comes to dealing with immigration
reform. Overall, 68% of voters say that it is extremely important (41%)
or very important (27%) for the immigration issue to be addressed within
the first year of the new Obama Administration.
-- Strong support for the President-elect and the new Democratic-majority
in Congress comes with high expectations from Latinos. Nearly 70% of
Latino voters expect the Latino community to see improvements under the
new Obama Administration. These hopes are even higher among immigrant
voters with 3 out of every 4 expecting something better.


"These survey results provide a clear roadmap for the new Administration as the Latino electorate spoke loudly in this election and articulated its priorities," said Monica Lozano, Senior Vice President of Newspapers for ImpreMedia. "ImpreMedia is honored to work in conjunction with Latino Decisions and hopes that our elected policymakers are responsive to these priorities as they develop their agenda."
For this survey, Latino Decisions interviewed 800 Latino registered voters from November 7 - 14, in the 21 states with the largest Latino voter populations, and accounting for 93% of the Latino electorate. Overall, the survey carries a 3.5% margin of error and is meant to be nationally representative of the Latino electorate. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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Rep. Becerra, who is a former Board member of NALEO, comes to his position with over two decades of experience in public service. Prior to his election to Congress in 1992, he served one term in the California State Assembly. Rep. Becerra has served as Assistant to the Speaker of the House and is the first Latino to serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a committee member, Rep. Becerra has used his position to increase opportunities for working families, to improve the Social Security program for women and minorities, to combat poverty among the working poor, and to strengthen Medicare and ensure its long-term viability.

Rep. Becerra is a member and past Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. At the international level, he serves as Vice-Chair of the U.S.-Korea Interparliamentary Exchange, and is Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus. Rep. Becerra also serves on the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents, the panel which oversees the Smithsonian Institution's expansive collection. He was an important leader in the fight to pass legislation establishing a federal commission to explore the viability of creating the "National Museum of the American Latino."

"U.S. Representative Xavier Becerra brings a wealth of invaluable experience to the Democratic Caucus leadership," said Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of NALEO. "Throughout his career, he has been a strong voice for inclusion and political access for the Latino community. His election as Caucus Vice-Chair demonstrates that Latinos continue to attain key leadership positions at every level of governance where they shape the policies that affect all Americans."

Rep. Becerra's election comes as the NALEO Educational Fund welcomes 60 newly elected officials to Washington, D.C. for the NALEO National Institute for Newly Elected Officials. This political "boot camp" is designed to help newly elected officials acquire the skills needed for effective governance and establish professional networks needed to succeed in public office. They have the opportunity to witness firsthand the possibilities for leadership available to them as they begin a career in public service. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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Overall, exit polls suggest that between 8% and 9% of all voters in the general election were Latino. With more than 122 million voters participating in the election, the NALEO Educational Fund estimates that between 9.6 and 11 million Latino voters cast ballots this past Tuesday, making it the largest turnout of Latino voters in history. The census reported 7.6 million Latinos voters in the 2004 Presidential Election.


While the race to capture the 270 electoral votes needed to win the Presidency turned into a landslide, the Latino vote nevertheless had a significant impact in reshaping the political map by helping decide the outcome of several key "battleground" states carried by President Bush in 2004. These states are also likely to be critical in 2012 electoral strategies. In Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Nevada, and even Virginia the Latino vote played a decisive role in helping Democrats put these states in the "win" column.

-- In Colorado and New Mexico, President-elect Barack Obama won by a margin of approximately 140,000 votes in each state, while more than 200,000 Latino voters in these states cast a ballot for President-elect Obama. Were no Latino votes cast, both Colorado and New Mexico and their respective Electoral College votes would have gone to Senator McCain.

-- Florida, which voted overwhelmingly in support of President Bush in 2004 and is home to the largest number of registered Latino Republicans, was carried by President-elect Obama by a margin of 191,560 votes. Approximately 634,500 Latinos cast their ballot for the President-elect.

-- Virginia's growing Latino electorate -- approximately 170,000 Latinos cast a vote in the 2008 general election -- voted overwhelmingly in support of President-elect Obama. Although the total Latino voters supporting Obama (111,000) did not exceed his margin of victory in the state (155,165), their votes were nonetheless critical in his success.

Click here for tables: http://www.naleo.org/LatinoVoteAnalysis.html

The above analysis is based upon revised exit polls from CNN, current as of 8am PST, 11/7/2008, available at http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/polls/#USP00p1. Exit polls, although based upon scientific survey methodologies, are nonetheless sample-derived estimates that may not precisely represent the actual vote.

About NALEO Educational Fund:
The NALEO Educational Fund is the nation's leading non-partisan, non-profit organization that facilitates full Latino participation in the American political process, from citizenship to public service. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Official (NALEO) Educational Fund reported that as of noon Pacific Time, over 5,500 voters had been provided with assistance in seeking their polling place or with reporting challenges in trying to cast their votes.
The biggest challenge to new voters in this election seems to be the administrative process of their names making it onto voter rolls after registering and the way poll workers handle these situations. Other voter protection calls being addressed today by attorneys include:

-- Florida - Democratic candidates names not appearing on ballots.
-- California - voters being asked their origin of birth.
-- Arizona - Latino voters having to vote at a table in an open space with
no privacy.
-- Virginia - long lines resulting in voters being told they have a time
limit to vote.


The NALEO Educational Fund will continue to assist voters and monitor the election through 9 p.m. PST.
About the NALEO Educational Fund
The NALEO Educational Fund is the leading organization that empowers Latinos to participate fully in the American political process, from citizenship to public service. The NALEO Educational Fund is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization whose constituency includes nearly 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials nationwide. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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Early exit poll data suggest that Latino voters had a significant impact on the Presidential race in key states, according to an Election Day analysis conducted by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund. The NALEO Educational Fund has projected that at least 9.2 million Latinos would vote in this election, and early results indicate that Latino voter turnout is likely to be higher.
Based on media reports of election results with over 95% of precincts reporting, the NALEO Educational Fund analysis reveals that Latinos contributed to Senator Barack Obama's narrow victories in Virginia and Florida. In Virginia, where the reported margin of victory as of this writing was 120,299, the NALEO Educational Fund estimates that about 67,000 Latinos voted for Senator Obama. In Florida, where the reported margin of victory as of this writing was 178,745, the NALEO Educational Fund's analysis estimates that about 548,000 Latinos voted for Senator Obama.
According to NALEO Educational Fund Executive Director Arturo Vargas, "In 2004, President George W. Bush gained victories in Virginia and Florida. Four years later, Latino voters have helped transform these states into 'purple' ones, where party loyalties will become less predictable. Latinos are reshaping the future of the political landscape."
Unprecedented efforts were made by both political parties and candidates to court the Latino vote in this election cycle. In battleground states, there was record spending on Spanish language media and ground efforts to persuade and mobilize the Latino electorate. At the same time, non-partisan efforts, like the Aiya es hora! Ve y Vota Campaign (It's time, go vote), have been informing and motivating Latinos to participate in civic life. The Aiya es hora! campaign is an historic non-partisan campaign that was launched as the Latino community's action-oriented follow-up to the mobilizations of 2006. It is the largest and most comprehensive effort to incorporate Latinos as full participants in the American political process.
Mr. Vargas concluded, "We are likely to see record Latino turnout in this Presidential election, and Latinos are playing a key role in determining its outcome. The dramatic increase in Latino participation will extend far beyond 2008 and will have a significant impact on future state and local races. This is an historic election for our nation, and Latinos are writing the next chapter of America's political history. "
About the NALEO Educational Fund
The NALEO Educational Fund is the leading organization that empowers Latinos to participate fully in the American political process, from citizenship to public service. The NALEO Educational Fund is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization whose constituency includes nearly 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials nationwide.
Contact: Eric Wagner, ewagner@naleo.org
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A significant percentage of Latino voters in key battleground states are either undecided or still open to persuasion in the presidential contest, according to a survey released today by The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund.
The survey of registered Latinos in Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Nevada also demonstrates that Latino voters may turn out in unprecedented numbers and that the economy is their top election priority. Nearly a third of respondents said they had trouble making their mortgage or rent payments at some point during the past 12 months.
Issues such as the war in Iraq, health care and immigration reform are also at the top of voters' minds. Nearly a third believes there is no difference between the Republican and Democratic parties in their concern for Latinos.
To view the results, including presidential horserace numbers, visit the NALEO website here: www.naleo.org/downloads/2008_Latino_Voter_Survey_in_Battleground_States_fin%20_2.pdf
"As the electoral map takes shape, it's increasingly clear the Latino vote may be decisive," said Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of the NALEO Educational Fund. "In key battleground states, Latino voters are ready to vote in huge numbers, and a significant percentage is still persuadable. Underestimating the Latino vote could be disastrous for either party," concluded Vargas.
The bilingual telephone survey was conducted by the public opinion firm Latino Decisions with the support of the AARP. The firm surveyed 1,600 Latino registered voters drawn equally from official statewide voter files in the four states and has a margin of error of +/- 4.7% for each state.
The poll indicates strong support among Latino registered voters in Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada for Senator Barack Obama. In Florida, however, the candidates are in a statistical tie, with 38% favoring Senator John McCain and 35% favoring Senator Obama. The shift seems to reflect demographic changes in the state's Latino voters that are both generational and representative of the growing diversity of Latino immigrant groups now living in Florida.
One in ten Latino voters in Florida remains undecided. In addition, almost 15 percent said their support for either candidate is "not so strong," suggesting that a significant share of Latino voters in the Sunshine State may still be persuadable. Those findings were largely mirrored in the other battleground states.
In all four states, the survey finds there is tremendous enthusiasm among registered Latinos to cast ballots in the upcoming election. Nearly 90% of those surveyed say they intend to vote on Election Day. Given the growing Latino electorate in states like Nevada, where 59,489 Latino voters have registered since 2004, high Latino turnout could determine the outcome.
"These numbers give a unique glimpse into the views of Latino voters," said Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President for Social Impact for AARP. "AARP is pleased to work with the NALEO Educational Fund to give greater voice to Latinos in this pivotal election and help Senators McCain and Obama understand the issues that are important to Latino voters in these key states," she concluded." HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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The report calls for a presidential commission on Latino issues to increase Latino access to vital educational, health, economic and civic opportunities. The report also concludes that a lack of immigration reform widens disparities and limits the future progress of the Latino community and the nation.
Representing Senator McCain were California Senator Abel Maldonado and Marco Gonzales, a former aide to Senator Pete Domenici and private practice attorney. Also present was Leslie Sanchez, an independent Republican strategist.
Surrogates for Senator Obama were members of his National Latino Advisory Council Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (TX) and former Attorney General of New Mexico and current Chair of MALDEF Patricia Madrid, as well as Los Angeles City Council President and national co-chair of the Obama for President campaign Eric Garcetti.
During opening remarks, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair and Congressmember Joe Baca (CA) commended the State of Latinos project for uniting national Latino organizations, adding that only through unity will the community advance.
Azteca America and Fundacion Azteca America Chairman Luis J. Echarte pledge continued support for the Latino agenda recommendations, "We will concentrate on pushing the findings of this white paper to be put into action and to ensure that the promises made during the current political cycle become concrete policy."
Also in attendance were: Congressmember Grace Napolitano (CA) and Congressmember Raul Grijalva (AZ), Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, Service Employees International Union Executive Vice President Eliseo Medina, NALEO Executive Director Arturo Vargas, LCLAA Executive Director Gabriela Lemus, Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Executive Director Octavio Hinojosa, NDN Vice President Andres Ramirez, Republican National Hispanic Assembly Chairman Danny Vargas and Voto Latino Executive Director Maria Teresa Petersen, among other distinguished guests.
The report focuses on five issues of importance to the Latino community: education, health care, the economy, immigration and the Latino vote. Latinos face major challenges in gaining access to these important services. The report advocates collaboration among the nation's Latino organizations under the umbrella of a presidential commission as the most effective way to ensure change.
The topics covered are of vital importance to the nation as a whole. However, the efforts take on special significance due to the high and growing number of Latinos in U.S. public schools, and their overrepresentation in high school dropout rates. Cultural and communication barriers for public services such as health care are very costly to the nation in the near and long term. Although the state of the economy affects citizens across the nation, the predominance of the housing downturn among current economic woes is especially difficult for the Latino community, given its ties to the construction industry.
Full text of the report available at http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org or www.du.edu/newsroom/releases/media/agendalatina.pdf. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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