Did you know that the Latino population is one of the fastest-growing populations in Colorado? In fact, according to the 2010 Census, Latinos accounted for 21% of the people in Colorado. This number is only going to continue to grow in the upcoming years. As a result, we need to understand Latinos’ role in politics in our state. This article will discuss three facts you may not have known about Latino politics Colorado.
Fact 1: Latinos make up a significant portion of the electorate in Colorado. Latinos have shown that they are one of the most politically engaged populations in the state.
Latino voters accounted for 15% of all votes cast in Colorado’s last elections and played a vital role in some races. For example, Latino voters were crucial to helping Joe Neguse win his seat on Colorado’s Board of Regents, enabling him to become the first African American elected official from Northern Colorado since Reconstruction. They also helped elect Democrat Dominick Moreno to serve as State Representative for Adams County and House District 25, making him their first-ever Latino member of the state legislature. Overall, it is clear that Latinos play an important role in Latino politics Colorado, and their involvement is only going to grow as this young population continues to get more engaged.
Fact 2: Latinos make up 15% of all votes cast in Colorado.
According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos made up 15% of all votes in Colorado’s last elections, accounting for 143,656 of over 960,000 total ballots cast statewide. This number may not seem very large at first glance, but it is essential to remember that Latinos are still a relatively new demographic group within the state; they made up just 8% of Colorado’s population in 1990! As this population continues to grow and become more politically active, it will only become more important for politicians and other key figures in government to begin recognizing the needs and interests of Latinos as they form a more significant part of the voting population.
Fact 3: Recently, Latino voter turnout has been significantly higher than their white counterparts.
As mentioned, Latinos made up 15% of all votes in the last elections. Still, this number is considerably higher compared with voter turnout statistics among Colorado’s demographics. While just over 50% of white voters cast ballots during that election cycle, according to data from the Pew Research Center, Hispanic turnout was almost ten percentage points higher at 59%. This dramatic increase is significant for several reasons; not only does it show an increased interest among Latinos too.
We hope this information has been helpful to you.