The NPR Politics Podcast Both Parties Vie For Latino Voters To Boost Midterms Hopes
Jan 27, 2022
A newly drawn congressional district in Colorado could turn the midterms into a nail-biter. With 40% of the population being Latino, both parties are ramping up efforts to win their support. Local issues like rising housing costs and labor disputes are shaping Latino voting patterns. It’s a race against time for Democrats, who worry they might lose ground like in 2020. The conversation highlights the importance of turnout strategies and the growing influence of Latino voters in key battleground states.
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Colorado's 8th District
- Danielle Kurtzleben visited Colorado's new 8th Congressional District, a rapidly growing suburban and rural area north of Denver.
- It has a large Latino population and low voter registration, making it a potential swing district.
Local Issues
- Key issues in the district include the rising cost of living, particularly housing and worker's rights.
- These reflect national trends but with local nuances, like the King Soopers strike.
Latino Voters and Democratic Concerns
- Although the 8th district has a large Latino population (40%), it is considered a toss-up, causing concern for Democrats.
- This reflects a national trend of increased Republican competitiveness among Latino voters since 2016.