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Young Latinos: A Generation of Change

MOTIVATED BY KEY ISSUES

Equality for All

Young Latinos seek leaders who can envision an
equitable society where Latino issues, gaps and “EQUALITY FOR ALL” ISSUES AMONG
opportunities are driving the political discussion. The YOUNG HISPANIC VOTERS
U.S. will be a more inclusive nation when young Latinos HISPANIC
and other people of color have equal access to better % SAY ISSUE HISPANIC INDEX
education, college, job training, healthcare and decent MOTIVATES THEM TO NH
TO VOTE
wages. Over eight in ten young Latino voters (85%) say
issues that address inequities and systemic barriers are EQUALITY 85% 102
most likely to motivate them to vote. While Latinos have FOR ALL
made substantial gains in education and earning power,
they need greater support to reach their full potential.
Racial and Ethnic 63% 117*
Social Equality
COVID-19 has added more complications from layoffs,
pay cuts, unpaid sick leave and high medical bills. Latino Reduce Police 57% 113
financial strains are aggravated by closed childcare Brutality
facilities and schools, given the prevalence of families
with young children making it more difficult for parents Affordable 51% 109
to get back to work. Striving for equality involves Healthcare for All
removing barriers and opening pathways to stability and
advancement, which for many entails addressing these Equal Rights and 51% 105
issues. Fair Pay for Women

Raise Minimum Wage 49% 119*

Free College / 48% 120*
Cancel Student Debt

Improve Public 48% 106
Education (K-12)

Affordable Housing 46% 112

Increase Infectious
Disease Preparedness 45% 104
(COVID-19)

LGBTQ Equality and 43% 108
Rights

Reduce Unemployment 42% 97

Reduce Economic 41% 111
RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Inequality

Read as: Hispanics are 2% more likely than non-Hispanics to rate issues
related to Equality for All as important.
Index > 100 means Hispanic more than non-Hispanic.
Source: Telemundo. Young Latino Voter Survey, June 2020.
*Significantly different at the 95% confidence level, Hispanics vs.
non-Hispanics.

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