Latino Voters in Colorado Concerned About Economic Issues

Colorado's Latino vote is gaining increasing importance, with the cost of living, wages, and overall economic issues taking center stage. The Colorado Latino Agenda recently conducted a survey to unveil the priorities and concerns of Latino voters in the state. The survey, which included 1,600 registered Latino voters, was conducted from July 1 to July 27, 2023, in English and Spanish.

Led by Voces Unidas and the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, the Colorado Latino Agenda has been conducting these annual surveys since 2021. The objective is to gauge the opinions of Latinas and Latinos in Colorado on various policies, political matters, and social issues.

The survey findings indicate that 40% of Latino voters identify addressing the cost of living and inflation as the most pressing issue for lawmakers. This highlights the deep-rooted economic concerns within the Latino community. Additionally, 30% of respondents emphasized the need for improved wages and income, signaling a desire for greater economic stability.

More than a third of Latinos in Colorado revealed their struggle to afford their current living arrangements, with 78% expressing disappointment in the lack of progress in accessing affordable housing. This highlights the urgent need for action to address these challenges faced by many members of the Latino community.

Abortion rights emerged as another significant issue for Latino voters, both at the state and federal level. A little over half of the respondents indicated that laws limiting access to abortion would motivate them to vote in 2024. Furthermore, 62% expressed support for state-funded insurance programs in Colorado covering abortion costs.

Concerns about gun violence, particularly targeted at the Latino community or mass shootings, also ranked among the top five issues.

The survey revealed that 78% of respondents believe that politicians use divisive language that encourages discrimination and violence towards immigrants. Additionally, 67% expressed worries that politicians and candidates may refuse to accept election results when they lose.

For a detailed overview of the Colorado Latino Policy Agenda and further exploration of the survey results, interested readers can visit the official website of the Colorado Latino Agenda.