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A composite of eight photos of young Latino voters.

We followed eight young Latino first-time voters all year. Here’s how they view the 2020 election.

Back in January, The World began a yearlong reporting series on young Latino voters. The COVID-19 pandemic upended their lives — along with their political priorities. 

We followed eight young Latino first-time voters all year. Here’s how they view the 2020 election.
Nora Vargas is the newly elected vice chair of the powerful San Diego Board of Supervisors.

This Latina landed a seat on the powerful San Diego County Board of Supervisors — a first for her community

This Latina landed a seat on the powerful San Diego County Board of Supervisors — a first for her community
Ricky Hurtado, the first Latino candidate to run for North Carolina's House of Representatives, poses for a portrait by a mural in Graham on March 10, 2020. It's been a tumultuous few months for Hurtado. In November, the 32-year-old son of a Salvadoran im

What impact will Latino voters have on North Carolina in the future?

What impact will Latino voters have on North Carolina in the future?
Leticia Arcila has voted in local and state elections. This is her first presidential election.

This young Latina calls health insurance ‘life-changing.’ She hopes Biden will help everyone get it.

This young Latina calls health insurance ‘life-changing.’ She hopes Biden will help everyone get it.

Latino teen hopes the Republican Party can reform itself

Latino teen hopes the Republican Party can reform itself
Izcan Ordaz says Texas conservatism has influenced his politics.

After 2020 election, first-time Latino voter worries about a divided US

Nineteen-year-old Izcan Ordaz has two asks of the new Biden administration: issue additional stimulus checks and help bring the country together.

After 2020 election, first-time Latino voter worries about a divided US
Adela Diaz says the coronavirus pandemic has brought new urgency to her college major in public health.

A young Latina voter in Arizona reflects on the contentious 2020 election

Adela Diaz, an 18-year-old Latina, recalled a tense night on Nov. 3, after she voted in her first US presidential election.

A young Latina voter in Arizona reflects on the contentious 2020 election
Volunteers assemble signs before a rally for Democratic US Senate candidate Jon Ossoff and former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro in Lilburn, Georgia, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. 

Latino communities targeted by disinformation ahead of Georgia’s Senate runoffs

Georgia’s Senate runoffs are set for Jan. 5. And just like with the presidential election, there’s concern about mis- and disinformation targeting the state's voters — including its growing Latino community.  

Latino communities targeted by disinformation ahead of Georgia’s Senate runoffs
A supporter holds up a large sign during a rally.

'Georgia, all eyes are on you': Activists galvanize Latino voters ahead of runoffs 

Since the 1990s, Georgia’s Latino community has grown steadily. Their votes could now make a difference in the hotly contested runoff races that will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the US Senate. 

'Georgia, all eyes are on you': Activists galvanize Latino voters ahead of runoffs 
A woman is shown wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and jacket with a home in the distance flying a tattered US flag.

Now what? Young Latinos struggle post-election to find their place in US

In Spokane, Washington, Michelle Aguilar Ramirez is met with cold stares when she speaks Spanish. With demographic changes and political shifts, many Latinos like Ramirez are now trying to find their place in a divided United States.

Now what? Young Latinos struggle post-election to find their place in US
Three women related to each other stand together outside for a portrait wearing casual clothes and makeup.

Two sides of a Mexican American family show how identity and politics diverge

Marlene Herrera’s parents split up when she was young, and she divides her time between their households. While her father’s side supported Trump, her mother’s side mostly rooted for Biden.

Two sides of a Mexican American family show how identity and politics diverge
Brayan Guevara identifies as Afro Latino. His family comes from Honduras.

‘I feel really good’: Afro Latino first-time voter looks forward to Biden administration

Brayan Guevara, a 20-year-old first-time Afro Latino voter in North Carolina, is an independent who ultimately decided to support Democratic candidate Joe Biden. He said the election validated that “my voice matters.”

‘I feel really good’: Afro Latino first-time voter looks forward to Biden administration
Georgia Democratic candidate for US Senate Jon Ossoff waits for a supporter to arrive during a drive-through yard sign pick-up event on Nov. 18, 2020, in Marietta, Georgia.

How grassroots groups are getting Latinos to the polls in Georgia

Grassroots organizations are out mobilizing every vote they can muster for the state of Georgia's Jan. 5 runoff election, including a crucial campaign targeting Latino voters.

How grassroots groups are getting Latinos to the polls in Georgia
Three photos over a blie background announ ce an event

Discussion: Mobilizing Latino voters — perspectives from Texas and Arizona

How are grassroots organizations mobilizing Latinos to go to the polls? What was the impact of Latino voters in the 2020 election in Texas and Arizona?

Discussion: Mobilizing Latino voters — perspectives from Texas and Arizona
Marlene Herrera in front of her home

First-time Latina voter in California: Trump puts ‘his people first’ at others' expense

Marlene Herrera, 18, is casting her ballot for the first time in a US presidential election. In February, she was determined to make sure her vote mattered — and now, she feels it does. #Every30Seconds

First-time Latina voter in California: Trump puts ‘his people first’ at others' expense
Jacob Cuenca of Homestead, Florida, has been daunted by the political campaigns over the past year plus current events. He says he's disappointed with President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus, and he recently switched his vote to Democratic ch

Trump’s pandemic response convinced this Latino Republican to back Biden  

Earlier in the year, Jacob Cuenca, 18, of Homestead, Florida, was excited to vote in his first presidential election. Now, underwhelmed by politics, he’s lost interest and switched his support to Biden. 

Trump’s pandemic response convinced this Latino Republican to back Biden