The New Electorate - The Strength of the Latino, Black and Asian-American Vote

Monday, the Center for Inclusive Democracy released its latest research report, “The New Electorate - The Strength of the Latino, Black and Asian-American Vote”.

CID’s new research report provides an up-to-date profile of Latino, Asian-American and Black voting power throughout the United States. Despite notable growth in the eligible voter population, voters of color have historically been underrepresented in the electorate, creating a substantial voter participation gap.

This report examines the changing demographic landscape in each state, the participation of Latino, Asian-American and Black eligible voters in general elections, and identifies the potential electoral influence voters of color could have on national and local elections. The study also includes a breakdown of the role that voters of color will play in the 2024 elections.

Future reports in this series will include an analysis of the impact and opportunity of the Latino, Black and Asian-American vote in 2024 swing states and competitive congressional districts.

Key facts about Asian American eligible voters in 2024

Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the U.S. over roughly the past two decades and since 2020. Their number has grown by 15%, or by about 2 million eligible voters, over the past four years. That is faster than the 3% growth rate for all eligible voters during that time span.

Key facts about Hispanic eligible voters in 2024

Latinos have grown at the second-fastest rate of any major racial and ethnic group in the U.S. electorate since the last presidential election. An estimated 36.2 million are eligible to vote this year, up from 32.3 million in 2020. This represents 50% of the total growth in eligible voters during this time.

Youth and the 2024 Election: Likely to Vote and Ready to Drive Action on Key Political Issues

A poll by the Center for Information Research on Civic Learning and Engagement has found that 57% of youth ages 18-34 said that they are “extremely likely” to vote in 2024. Approximately 51% said that they will back the Democratic candidate, 30% the Republican and 16% remain undecided.

Opinion Article: Sacramento leadership needs to prioritize language access in elections

In this OpEd, California Common Cause’s Pedro Hernandez discusses language access as a barrier for many voters of color in the state. He advocates state law changes that would ensure all eligible voters have access to election materials that they can both understand and actually use.

Election officials see a range of threats in 2024, from hostile countries to conspiracy theorists

For election officials preparing for the 2024 presidential election, the list of security challenges just keeps growing. The turmoil has also contributed to a wave of retirements and resignations among election staff, creating a vacuum of institutional knowledge in some local election offices.

Opinion: The U.S. Lacks What Every Democracy Needs

Author Richard Hasen argues that the lack of an affirmative right to vote in the U.S. Constitution is a major flaw of the American political system, creating many problems for a republic in which citizens are supposed to have an equal right to vote. 

The Guardian

CID's data referenced in a new a new article. Stringent voter ID laws, gerrymandering and harsher sentences for voter registration errors are particular barriers for Black voters

Capitol Public Radio

CID’s Mindy Romero weighs in on the countdown to California’s “Super Tuesday” elections and whether moving the state’s primary up to March 5 will play a more impactful role in the 2024 elections, given concern over voter enthusiasm and participation.

Sacramento Bee



House Democrats are investing $35 million to target voters of color in 2024. CID’s Mindy Romero comments that this type of investment is important as low voter turnout continues to be an issue for communities of color. She encouraged both parties to continue investing more money in voter mobilization.

KCRW/Press Play

CID's Mindy Romero spoke with Madeleine Brand of KCRW's Press Play to discuss the recent California Senate candidate debate.