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Are You — Or Do You Know — A Young Latino Voter Who Plans On Voting For The First Time?

A voter goes to the polls in the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights on February 5, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
A voter goes to the polls in the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights on February 5, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Every 30 seconds, a Latino citizen in the United States reaches voting age. Latinos are expected to play a huge role in the 2020 federal elections, and KPBS is collaborating with the public radio program "The World," to talk to young, Latino would-be voters ahead of the 2020 election.

What's motivating them to head to the polls? What are their main concerns? Why or why aren't they voting, and if the election will truly hinge on their participation, how are they wielding this responsibility? Between school, work, and family, do they even have the time to vote?

KPBS wants to hear from young Latinos and their families about the issues that impact them as they think about voting in 2020.

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We’d like to profile a prospective young voter as we approach the historic 2020 election, with the country at a crossroads over what the government will look like and who it will work for.

You are part of something bigger. A neighborhood, a community, a county, a state, a country. All of these places are made stronger when we engage with each other in conversation and participate in local decision-making. But where and how to start? Introducing Public Matters.