BALTIMORE — A new campaign by Maryland Latinos Unidos is letting Hispanic and Latino Americans know that their voice and vote matter in this upcoming election.
“We’re not invisible,” said Dr. Gabriela Lemus, the Executive Director of Maryland Latinos Unidos. “We’re part of this beautiful fabric that is Maryland and we’re going to participate and be a part of it.”
The Hispanic and Latino populations in Maryland have grown significantly, now representing nearly 12% of the state’s population. In Baltimore City, those populations have grown from 4% to 8% since the last census.
To learn more about Maryland Latinos Unidos, check out their website here .
“People don’t feel connected”
Lemus says the nonprofit Maryland Latinos Unidos is trying to address challenges that could prevent Hispanic and Latino voters from getting to the polls.
“People don’t feel connected,” Lemus said.
Lemus says the Hispanic and Latino populations are relatively young with many first-time voters, and there are other barriers in the way.