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VOCES: Latino Vote 2024
A First-Time Voter’s Complicated Path Navigating Family and Politics
Sitting at a crowded taquería, Jerry Reyes talks about the upcoming election, and describes what matters to him as a 24-year-old, first-time voter: he wants to “make money.” And while he concedes that he himself is a product of immigrants, he thinks it’s time to close the border. Jerry sells insurance, is a registered Republican, and is voting for Trump.
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Examine the priorities of a politically diverse Latino electorate for the 2024 election.
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Vote 2024
During this election season, PBS SoCal is offering a variety of perspectives to support viewers as we near November 5, including the importance of the electoral college, the Latino vote, and the impact of first-time voters. Learn More.