The Transformation of America

1. The Transformation of America Latinos as drivers of America’s future

2. Continued growth of Latino electoral power brings national attention to Latino engagement. Latinos were a decisive force in the race to the White House, driving turnout in key states such as Florida and Colorado.

3. Latino Population 1980-2012 2% 53.0 ∧ 2012 The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

4. Nearly 1 out of every 4 U.S. residents under 18 is Latino (24%). About one-third of Latinos are under 18 (33%), compared to 22% of non-Latinos. The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

5. Nativity & U.S. Citizenship • Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Latinos are native-born and more than one-third (36%) are foreign-born. • More than 9 out of 10 Latino youth (under 18) are native-born (93%). • Of the 18.9 million Latinos who are foreign-born, 6.0 million (32%) are naturalized citizens.   • There are an estimated 8.6 million Latino undocumented immigrants in the United States. • There are an estimated 3.9 million Latino legal permanent residents eligible to naturalize. The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

6. Latino Voter Impact in 2008 Record Latino turnout of 9.7 million. A 28% increase over 2004. SOURCE: NALEO EDUCATIONAL FUND

7. Latino Voter Impact in 2008 Latino Voter Impact in 2008 Democratic Latino voters sustained Hillary Clinton’s primary campaign. Latinos help “flip” Electoral College votes to Obama in Colorado, Florida, and New Mexico; and have impact in states such as Virginia. GOP Hispanic voters deliver critical win to Senator McCainin Florida. The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

8. Latino Voter Impact in 2010

9. Latino Voter Impact in 2010 Latino voters deliver victories to U.S. Senators Harry Reid of Nevada and Michael Bennetof Colorado. The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

10. Several GOP Milestones in 2010 • Marco Rubio elected to U.S. Senate • First elected Latina Governor of any state (New Mexico) • First Latino Governor of Nevada • Latino GOP Members of Congress increasedfrom 3 to 7, including the first Latino U.S. Representatives from Idaho and Washington. The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

11. Latino Voter Impact in 2012 Approximately 11.2 million Latino voters cast ballots in the 2012 election, comprising 8.4% of the nation’s electorate and resulting in a 15% increase from the 2008 election.

12. Latino turnout represents an increase of 15% from the 2008 General Election. 2012 The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

13. Current Landscape for Latino Participation Presidential Elections The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

14. Current Landscape for Latino Participation Mid-Term Congressional Elections The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

15. In 2014, 25.5 million Latinos will be eligible to vote. In 2016, 28.2 million Latinos will be eligible to vote, and will comprise 13% of the nation’s eligible voters.

16. Overview of Latinos in Elected Office The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

17. In a 2012 Election eve poll, Latino voters (53%) listed the economy as their most important issue. Like all Americans, Latino voters also included education and healthcare among their top issues. Since the mid 2000’s, immigration has increased in importance for the Latino electorate. Whether U.S. born or naturalized -- 32% and 39% of both groups listed immigration as the most critical issue in the 2012 poll.

18. Immigration Reform The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

19. Immigration Reform The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

20. Immigration Reform The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future

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22. Thank you.