Understanding the Latino Vote this Election

Earlier today, NCLR joined Latino Decisions and other partners for a press briefing on an election eve poll of registered Latino voters nationwide. Below are highlights from the event.

On CSPAN now. Breaking down the Latino vote @latinovictoryus @americasvoice @NCLR @MiFamiliaVota @NALEO @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/W6PTuOLjrH

— Cristobal Alex (@CristobalJAlex) November 5, 2014

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Barreto: 37% of Latinos said they voted in 2014 to support the #Latino community. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: Only 41% of Latinos said they had been contacted about voting or registering to vote. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: 45% of Latinos said immigration was the #1 issue they wanted politicians to address. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: Also polled this year were Latinos who decided not to vote. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: 25% said they weren’t going to vote bec. of their work schedule. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: 24% said they were not voting because they did not know their polling place. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: 19% said they were not voting because they didn’t have the proper voter ID. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: 60% of non-voters said the delay on executive action made them less enthusiastic about Pres. Obama & the Dems. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

We’re now looking a closer look at a couple of the key states, starting with Colo. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: 47% Colo. Latinos said they didn’t know where Sen. Udall sat on #immigration. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Barreto: 21% of Colo. Latinos mistakenly believed Cory Gardner supported comprehensive #immigration reform. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Segura wraps up presentation w/other issues important to Latinos. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Segura: 70% of Latinos believe tax increases need to be part of reducing the deficit. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Segura: 78% of Latinos support raising the minimum wage. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Segura: 61% of Latino voters would be less enthusiastic about Republicans if they blocked exec. action on #immigration. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Now speaking, @jmurguia_nclr. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: Instead of embracing their records & our community, too many Senate Dems either ignored or ran away from us. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: Republicans had a great night, but they should note most are on the wrong side of the key priorities for Latinos. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: There are three clear lessons from this election. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: #1 to Republicans: The midterms have come and gone and the clock has started ticking on the 2016 race. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: There will never again be an electoral map and an electorate as favorable to the Republicans as 2014. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: if you continue on this trajectory, Republicans have elected their last President for the foreseeable future. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: #2 to the Democrats: Lean in. Do not take our community for granted. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: Democrats need to embrace, not avoid, Latinos’ policy priorities. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: #3 to the President: The election is over. Act boldly to bring relief to the millions facing deportation. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: Every modern pres. has used this authority. Latinos have waited far too long & expects you to fulfill your promise. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: We’re heading into a cycle where our community will have the power to decide who will be the next President. #Mobilize2Vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: We take that responsibility seriously, & we’re confident our community will act in the best interests of the USA. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: The president taking executive action does not stop Republicans from acting on #immigration reform. #Mobilize2vote — NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

Murguia: There’s an opp for both parties to engage Latinos, but their polices have to reflect Latino priorities. #Mobilize2Vote

— NCLR (@NCLR) November 5, 2014

For a look at the full results of the election eve poll, go to latinovote2014.com.