***NEW TIME: 2:15 EASTERN***
For Immediate Release:
November 3, 2010
Contact: Michael Earls(202) 261-2388
**Telephonic Press Conference, Wednesday November 3rd at 2:15 PM Eastern **
**Dial-in number: 1-800-895-0231, Passcode: ELECTION**
Latino Voters Show Up, Save the Senate for the Democrats
Polling Reveals How and Why Latinos Voted in Eight States
Washington, DC – Today, Latino Decisions and experts in Latino civic participation and immigration reform are going to analyze a new series of polls that detail how Latino citizens voted in eight states crucial to determining the balance of power in Congress. The polls, which utilize a new model to approximate turnout for the mid-term elections, reveal who Latinos voted for in key races for House, Senate, and Governor, and more importantly, what motivated their vote. The research includes data on naturalized citizen voters as well as other subgroups.
On Wednesday, November 3rd at 2:15 PM Eastern [NEW TIME], Gary Segura of Latino Decisions will present new polling data from eight states: AZ, CA, CO, FL IL, NM, NV, and TX. The surveys, designed to capture both early and Election Day voters, were sponsored by National Council of La Raza (NCLR), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and America’s Voice, and will add a greater dimension to the national exit poll data available.
Speakers will analyze the results of the 2010 elections, the impact of Latino voters, and what role the immigration debate played in their political behavior.
MEDIA ADVISORY
| WHO: |
Gary Segura, Ph.D., Stanford University and Latino Decisions Clarissa Martinez de Castro, Director, Immigration and National Campaigns, National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Mike Garcia, President, SEIU United Service Workers West (USWW) Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America’s Voice Francisco Heredia, Arizona State Director, Mi Familia Vota Civic Participation Campaign Jessie Ulibarri, Colorado State Director, Mi Familia Vota Civic Participation Campaign |
| WHAT: | Latino Voters Save Senate for Democrats: Polling Reveals How and Why Latinos Voted in Eight States |
| WHEN: | Wednesday November 3rd at 2:15 PM Eastern [NEW TIME] |
| HOW: | Dial In: 1-800-895-0231, Password: “ELECTION” |
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