Democracy & Voting Rights
Throughout America, people of color continue to face unfair and unconstitutional barriers to accessing the rights and privileges of our Democracy. From the Census to governmental appointments, UCLA LPPI is committed to defending access to the ballot box and advocating for full participation in our American democracy.
What You Need to Know:
Featured Projects
Sonja Diaz Congressional Testimony Before the Committee on House Administration on Ensuring Free and Fair Access to the Ballot
From Affirmative Action to Gig Economy: Racial Differences in the Support for California Propositions in the 2020 Election
Vote Choice of Latino Voters in the 2020 Presidential Election
News & Press
UCLA LPPI Stands in Solidarity with Our Students
Read MoreSebastian Cazares in the Los Angeles Times: “At 19, he won a local school board seat. His first civics lesson? Age discrimination”
Read MoreDenise Ramos-Vega in Caló News: “Commentary: We need more Latinas in political leadership”
Read MoreAlan B. Rivera in Caló News: “Commentary: It’s past time for Kevin de León to resign”
Read MoreResearch Library
Our research library provides access to our original research, policy reports, and other assets to expand the understanding and attention to Latino issues.