Election 2026

This bilingual presentation by Centro Legal de la Raza provides an overview of California voting rights, including voter eligibility, registration deadlines, and options for voting by mail or in person. It covers youth voting in local school board elections, registration for people experiencing homelessness, language assistance, and accessibility for voters with disabilities. The presentation also explains how to request help casting a ballot, recognize and report voter intimidation, and create a voting safety plan for individuals and families concerned about immigration enforcement.

‘Latino Voters: How the Wealth Gap Is Shaping Our Sentiment’ explores how economic challenges influence Latino voters’ priorities heading into the 2026 elections. Drawing on research from UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute and UnidosUS, the presentation examines voter population growth, education, employment, wages, homeownership, housing costs, and health insurance, with a focus on Texas, North Carolina, and Washington. It highlights how financial pressures shape voter concerns and emphasizes the importance of meaningful outreach, voter registration, and bilingual resources to support civic participation.

California Latino Voters: Policy Priorities & Attitudes Ahead of 2026 Midterms

‘California Latino Voters: Policy Priorities and Attitudes Ahead of 2026 Midterms’ presents findings from a September 2026 survey of 1,250 registered Latino voters in California. The presentation examines concerns about the cost of living, housing, jobs, health care, and personal financial stability. It also explores immigration enforcement, voter outreach, plans to vote, and candidate preferences. Findings highlight voters’ views on policies involving corporate taxes, affordable housing, ICE reform, artificial intelligence, and data center construction, offering insight into the issues shaping Latino voters’ decisions ahead of the midterm elections.