For the first time in history, the Latinx community is the largest ethnic minority in the electorate for this November 2020 election. And Latina women, are leading the powerhouse.
Every 30 seconds, a Latino voter turns 18 in the U.S. A record 32 million Latinx will be eligible to vote for this election on November 3, 2020, which makes up about 13% of the electorate.
Across every race and ethnicity, women vote at higher rates than men.
This is no different in the Latinx community. In the 2016 general election, Latinas voted at 50% compared to Latino men who voted at 45%. This number increased in 2018 when 73% of Latina women voted for Democratic congressional candidates and Latino men cast the same vote at 63%.
A comprehensive research guide on Latina voters in 2020 studied by EquisResearch shows major gender gaps in the Latino vote, Latina women leading the charge. Stephanie Valencia, co-founder of EquisLabs said “The role that Latinas play in our communities and our families, they’re our matriarchs, they’re the glue that holds our families and our communities together,” and affirmed Latinas lead mobilization on key issues like immigration, politics, and social justice.
Here at FIERCE by mitú, we created a campaign using #FIERCEVoter to spotlight Latinas on why they are voting in this presidential election.
Some of the common issues driving Latinas to vote are immigration reform, voter suppression of BIPOC communities, Latina representation and healthcare. These mujeres are exercising their voices to remain Calladitas No More!
Amongst numerous #FIERCEVoters, here are 13 women who share why they vote!
“First-Time Voter” Pride For This Daughter of Immigrants
Butterflies symbolize migration, representing the millions of immigrants that make up the U.S. Butterflies also represent movement, progress, and change, all of which America needs.
Exercising the Privilege to Vote When There Are Others Who Cannot
A post shared by Fierce by mitú (@fiercebymitu) on Oct 17, 2020 at 5:01pm PDT
Not everyone has the privilege to vote, such as those who are undocumented, those with a criminal record, and those who have been affected by systematic tactics of voter suppression.
A post shared by Paulina Castrellon (@paulinacastrellon) on Oct 5, 2020 at 6:48am PDT
This woman votes to make a difference in climate change and the social climate which is currently impacted by racial tension, and the struggle to grant equal rights to all.
A post shared by Laura 🇨🇴 (@lauraarendonn) on Oct 17, 2020 at 5:30pm PDT
Swipe through this post to read about how millions of people across the U.S. (including Native Americans, Puerto Rico, and disenfranchised poor communities) do not have the right or means to vote.
In Honor Of The Millions Of Women Who Didn’t Have The Right To Vote
A post shared by Fierce by mitú (@fiercebymitu) on Oct 10, 2020 at 6:01am PDT
Speaking of voting for candidates who will represent us, how about this FIERCE lady who is a doctor? Representation in all sectors and platforms matter.
A post shared by Fierce by mitú (@fiercebymitu) on Oct 24, 2020 at 6:01am PDT
So make sure to do your research before voting. You can use Ballotpediafor great non-biased sources and information. Have conversations with friends or familia, reach out to local activism groups, most are happy to share their voter guides.
Your voice is important and much-needed. Thank you so much for uniting and participating in our social activation and the elections. Please continue tagging us. Together we are louder. Calladitas No More!
