Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
9-2020
Abstract
This report analyzes Current Population Survey data from 2002 to 2018. The data are generated from replies to survey questions about whether individuals were registered and/or voted in specific national elections. The Census Bureau releases the data on the federal and state level in tabular form.
This report examines the Latino vote in national midterm and presidential elections from 2002 to 2018. Voter turnout typically is higher in presidential than in midterm elections. In Massachusetts, elections for governor occur in midterm election years, and this could increase the voter turnout compared to other states that do not have the same gubernatorial election schedule. These census data do not include information on local elections unless they overlap with national elections. Latinos hold more elected positions in city and town government than they do in state government, and this could increase their voter turnout in these local elections.
Recommended Citation
Granberry, Phillip and Jiménez, Luis F., "The Latino Vote in Massachusetts" (2020). Gastón Institute Publications. 258.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/gaston_pubs/258