Latino voter turnout surged in the midterm elections, delivering a significant boost to Democratic candidates. The shift marked a notable political realignment within the community, prompting analysis of its broader implications. Voto Latino’s CEO discussed the organization’s efforts to mobilize Hispanic and Latino voters ahead of the elections. Insights from the conversation provide context on how this demographic influenced the results.


A major factor in the midterm elections was the number of Latino voters who headed to the polls and supported Democrats. For perspective on this massive swing, Amna Nawaz spoke with María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, an organization that helps register Hispanic and Latino voters.