The Latino Election Project

As the 2024 election season unfolds, the Latino Election Project from The Latino Newsletter and New England Public Media features the work of student producers Ian Burger, Halima Mohamed, and Evanni Santos with support from Donyel Le’Noir Felton. The team is reporting on election cycle stories through the lens of the Latino community in western Massachusetts.

Story 1: The Latino Vote in Western Massachusetts

The Latino Vote in Western Massachusetts

One emerging trend across Latino voters, especially among younger generations, is an increased move toward political independence.

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Story 2: Boosting Latino Voter Engagement

Boosting Latino Voter Engagement

Cities with large Latino populations like Holyoke, Springfield, and Chicopee have some of the lowest voter turnout rates in Massachusetts.

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Story 3: High School Latina Voters Share Hopes and Challenges

High School Latina Voters Share Hopes and Challenges

At Discovery Polytechnic Early College High School in downtown Springfield, students spoke with The Latino Election Project about their newfound civic responsibilities.

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Story 4: Latino Businesses and Political Promises

Latino Businesses and Political Promises

Besides the presidential election, there is also a Senate election in Massachusetts on Tuesday. NEPM and GBH hosted a senate debate in October with incumbent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, and Republican candidate John Deaton. Both answered post-debate questions about supporting Latino business owners in western Massachusetts.

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