The Responsibility of the First Vote
“Being a first-generation American with my immigrant parents means voting is more than a personal choice; it is a way to represent my family that doesn’t have a voice at the ballot box.”
“Being a first-generation American with my immigrant parents means voting is more than a personal choice; it is a way to represent my family that doesn’t have a voice at the ballot box.”
“I know just by watching these debates and stuff…it seems like our presidential candidates are a little worried,” one Gen-Z Latina said. “And I think they should be.”
Voting is often viewed through the lens of civic duty and political engagement, but it plays a crucial role in shaping the social determinants of health (SDOH).
With the Congressional and Presidential races on the horizon, UnidosUS released a poll that provides timely insights into the priorities of this electorate and how immigration factors into their actions at the ballet box.
On this episode of LNN Spotlight, our guests speak on upcoming election deadlines, state-wide efforts to increase civic engagement, and the state’s Latino electorate.
On June 28, 2022, the State of Illinois will be holding primary elections. Primaries are elections that political parties use
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