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    Democracy & Voting Rights

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    Throughout America, people of color continue to face unfair and unconstitutional barriers to accessing the rights and privileges of our Democracy. From the Census to governmental appointments, UCLA LPPI is committed to defending access to the ballot box and advocating for full participation in our American democracy.

    What You Need to Know:

      32 Million
      32 million Latinos are projected to be eligible to vote in 2020.
      3 States
      Voters of color represent the majority of the electorate in three states, California, Hawaii, and Texas, plus the District Columbia in the 2020 election.

    Featured Projects

    Dr. Matt Barreto Congressional Testimony Before the Committee on House Administration on Voting In America: The Potential For Voter ID Laws, Proof-Of-Citizenship Laws, And Lack Of Multi-Lingual Support To Interfere With Free And Fair Access To The Ballot
    Testimony Democracy & Voting Rights

    Dr. Matt Barreto Congressional Testimony Before the Committee on House Administration on Voting In America: The Potential For Voter ID La...

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    Sonja Diaz Congressional Testimony Before the Committee on House Administration on Ensuring Free and Fair Access to the Ballot
    Testimony Democracy & Voting Rights

    Sonja Diaz Congressional Testimony Before the Committee on House Administration on Ensuring Free and Fair Access to the Ballot

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    From Affirmative Action to Gig Economy: Racial Differences in the Support for California Propositions in the 2020 Election
    Policy Report Democracy & Voting Rights

    From Affirmative Action to Gig Economy: Racial Differences in the Support for California Propositions in the 2020 Election

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    Vote Choice of Latino Voters in the 2020 Presidential Election
    Policy Report Democracy & Voting Rights

    Vote Choice of Latino Voters in the 2020 Presidential Election

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    News & Press

    Matt Barreto in WSKG: “Communities Of Color Want To Be ‘Stewards,’ Not ‘Victims’ Of PA Redistricting Plans”
    Democracy & Voting Rights

    Matt Barreto in WSKG: “Communities Of Color Want To Be ‘Stewards,’ Not ‘Victims’ Of PA Redistricting Plans”

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    UCLA Voting Rights Project in Tri-City Herald: “Judge allows Franklin County to throw out Latino voting rights settlement”
    Democracy & Voting Rights

    UCLA Voting Rights Project in Tri-City Herald: “Judge allows Franklin County to throw out Latino voting rights settlement”

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    Sonja Díaz in The Fresno Bee: “California’s recall election results highlight key lessons about how to mobilize ethnic voters nationwide”
    Democracy & Voting Rights

    Sonja Díaz in The Fresno Bee: “California’s recall election results highlight key lessons about how to mobilize ethnic voters nationwide”

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    Matt Barreto in UCLA Newsroom: “UCLA-led national survey shows attitudes about politics and policy vary among racial groups”
    Democracy & Voting Rights

    Matt Barreto in UCLA Newsroom: “UCLA-led national survey shows attitudes about politics and policy vary among racial groups”

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    Featured Experts

    Sonja Diaz
    Founding Executive Director
    Matt Barreto
    Faculty Co-Director, LPPI; Professor of Political Science, Chicana/o Studies
    Chad W. Dunn
    Voting Rights Project Legal Director
    Natalie Masuoka
    Associate Professor, Political Science, Asian American Studies
    LPPI Research Library

    Research Library

    Our research library provides access to our original research, policy reports, and other assets to expand the understanding and attention to Latino issues.

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