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“As Hispanics and Latinos grow in numbers, we also have a responsibility to increase our political activism. Many people in our community feel under attack and helpless. The best way to change how politicians view us, and how we view ourselves, is by making a difference in elections,” Mursuli continued.



The largest group of new voters across all four states is people between the ages of 18 and 39, making up 54% of total registrations. Mursuli considers that to be the most compelling statistic of the operation. He said,

“Younger groups are quicker to understand the connection between voting and a better future. This is significant because the largest group of Hispanics in America is people under 40.”



Joining Mursuli for the announcement was pollster Sergio Bendixen, who discussed the impact these new Hispanic voters will have on the electoral demographics of their respective states. Earlier in the year, Bendixen predicted that the number of registered Hispanic voters in Pennsylvania will triple between 2006 and 2015. His analysis is available here.



In 2004, there were seven states with Hispanic populations numbering 1 million or higher. By 2015, projections estimate that there will be 10 states with Hispanic populations of 1 million or more. The states where DUSA established operations were determined to be places where there is significant Hispanic population growth, under-representation and a perceived lack of political access.



DUSA’s objective of greater Hispanic political empowerment is achieved through voter registration, leadership training and non-partisan civic education. DUSA empowers Hispanics by increasing their participation in the electoral process and registering them as voters, educating them about the issues and candidates before them, and motivating them to vote on Election Day. DUSA develops ...