There was a 78% increase this year over 2022 in the number of Latinos in Georgia who voted in the midterm elections. In Hall County, of the 79,488 people who voted, 6,473 or 8.14% were Latino.
According to the Secretary of State’s Elections Division, more than 198,000 Latinos voted in the midterm elections. In fact, in precincts with over 30% Latino voters, the turnout was 81.8%, two points above the statewide turnout rate.
“This surge shows our community is a powerful force determined to be heard on the issues that matter most, like the cost of living,” said Jerry Gonzalez, CEO of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO).
“Civic participation doesn’t end on Election Day. Through leadership programs and civic education, we are preparing the next generation of Latino leaders to serve their communities, and we will keep working so every eligible Georgian has the information and resources to take part,” said Elisa Covarrubias, Deputy Director of GALEO.