Democracy & Voting Rights
← Back to IssuesThroughout 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
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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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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The Power of the New Majority: A 10 State Analysis of Voters of Color in the 2020 Election 
Policy Report → Civil Rights
The Power of the New Majority: A 10 State Analysis of Voters of Color in the 2020 Election
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News & Press
Statement on Gov. Newsom’s Budget
Mobility & Opportunity
Statement on Gov. Newsom’s Budget
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Scars of COVID-19: Side Effects of a Pandemic COVID-19
Scars of COVID-19: Side Effects of a Pandemic
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Culver City’s history as ‘sundown town’ shades police reform debate Criminal Justice
Culver City’s history as ‘sundown town’ shades police reform debate
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“You have to do more about immigration”: expert analyzes Joe Biden’s first 100 days as US president Democracy & Voting Rights
“You have to do more about immigration”: expert analyzes Joe Biden’s first 100 days as US president
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Research Library
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