Latino voters

“I’ve been wondering why Latinos don’t have more of a presence in the Legislature now that we’re the majority in the state,” says director Hector Galán. “So I wanted to figure out why.”

The latest lawsuit points to a dramatic rise in the Latino population in Dodge City over the past 20 years. No Latino candidate has been elected to the city commission this century.

We're talking to dozens of Hispanic voters before the November midterms about the top issues on their mind — including what they want from candidates and their state government. We'd love to hear from you too!

In a pair of predominantly Hispanic southwest Kansas communities, two women try to become the first Latinas voted into local office. Elections earlier this month show both how far Latina candidates have come and how many barriers they still face.

Political observers say the state's growing Latino population is why more education efforts are needed to help Latinos understand how redistricting affects their vote.

"In the three-hour drive between Laredo and San Antonio ... Mexican-American culture, Latino culture, changes in those miles."

They came from around Texas – dozens of college and high school age Latinos. Their message to political candidates: Listen to us, our vote matters.