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A frame grab from an undated video shows a billboard that features a woman holding a Pennsylvania driver's license, flanked by the Spanish slogan: Si Quieres Votar Muéstrala (If you want to vote, show it) in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Study: If you are Latino, you may not get help from election officials

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Three graduate students from Harvard University have set out to study how election officials deal with information requests from voters. The result: E-mails … Read More

A poll of Latinos in Colorado examined what they knew about the Affordable Care Act.

Over half of Latinos don’t know key aspects of new health care law, says survey

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About one in three Latinos is uninsured, and Hispanic families are among the groups that can most benefit from the Affordable Care Act's expansion of health … Read More

U.S. Rep. Don Young issued a second statement apologizing for using the word "wetbacks" on the radio. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

After pressure from GOP, Rep. Young utters the words: “I apologize”

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After an increasing barrage of criticism from Democrats and Republicans for using the term "wetback" to refer to farm laborers, Alaska Congressman Don Young … Read More

Voter ID

Civil rights activist speaks out against Arkansas voter ID bill

By Brittney Johnson, KARK, Little Rock, Arkansas

A hotly-debated voter ID bill is one step closer to becoming law in Arkansas. State Senate Bill 2 would require voters present a photo ID at the polls; this … Read More

The GOP hopes to gain in popularity with Latino voters.

Republican Party hopes fresh approach will appeal to Latino voters

By Charles Babington, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican Party's problems with minority voters have preoccupied strategists since November, and it's possible those difficulties will … Read More

Republican leaders have said there is a need to reach out to Latino voters following the November elections.

Analysis: Rebranding the Republican party, sans Limbaugh

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Some Republicans are cringing over conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh's comments a few days ago.  In his radio show, Limbaugh said he did not understand … Read More

Following an election when Latinos showed their growing political influence, a coalition of groups is coordinating a gathering of top Latino entertainers at the Kennedy Center in a series of events ahead of President Barack Obama’s inauguration. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Longoria to host Latino inaugural salute to Obama

By Brett Zongker, Associated Press

Following an election when Latinos showed their growing political influence, a coalition of groups is coordinating a gathering of top Latino entertainers at the … Read More

Conservative author and pundit Ann Coulter delivers remarks to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Marriott Wardman Park February 10, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Opinion: The best thing Ann Coulter can do is shut up

By Raul A. Reyes

In her latest column, “America Nears El Tipping Pointo,” Ann Coulter unloads on Latinos. She laments the growth of the Hispanic electorate, incorrectly … Read More

Latinos in Washington state were instrumental in this year's election.

In Washington, the Latino vote rises in importance

By Manuel Valdes, Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — If pollster Matt Barreto is right, then Latino voters in Washington were one of the key factors in Gov.-elect Jay Inslee's win over … Read More

More than ever before in history, the Latino vote is considered crucial by both presidential candidates.

With just hours to go, Latino voters weigh in on presidential race

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With just a handful of hours until polls close on Election Day, NBC Latino's Nina Terrero asked Latino voters in New York City to weigh in on the issues that … Read More