To the editor: I hope there will be a historic voter turnout in California. (“Making history and expressing outrage can lead Californians to record voter turnout,” column, Sept. 16)
But there's a problem: Who is inviting Latinos, who represent more than 30% of the state's eligible voters, to participate?
A recent survey commissioned by the Latino Community Foundation found that more than half of registered Latino voters have not been contacted by any candidate, campaign or civic group about voting. This is concerning, as Latinos have accounted for nearly all of the state's electorate growth over the past decade.
Voting has never been easier, but how would anyone vote for someone or something they've never met?
With elections soon to begin in California, let's take a moment to check in with our friends and neighbors about their election plans. It would bode well for our democracy and signal to our leaders that Californians are serious about the future of our state and our nation.
Christian Arana, Los Angeles
The author is vice president of civics and policy at the Latino Community Foundation.
