Latino turnout jumps in Michigan primary as community’s political power grows

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 1,733

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Latino and Hispanic Michiganders were motivated to vote in the 2026 primary election in part to support the community’s candidates and issues they care about, which advocates say led to a more than 10% increase in Latino turnout compared to the midterm election in 2022.

For organizations like MI Poder, a group of justice-focused grassroots organizers seeking to amplify the political power and leadership of Michigan’s Latino communities, capitalizing Latinos’ eagerness to vote will …

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