Elon News Network: “In a state where former President Donald Trump won by less than 75,000 votes in 2020, both parties are looking to win over North Carolina through the fastest-growing population in the state — the Hispanic community.
From 2010 to 2020, the Latino population in North Carolina grew by almost 40%, far more than the national growth of 23%. In this decade, North Carolina’s Hispanic population grew by almost 320,000 residents — the largest increase of any racial group in the state — and is now greater than 1 million people, according to the 2020 Census.
…With such a large and relatively new population, state and nationwide organizations are working to engage the Hispanic community in North Carolina. Kelly Morales is co-director of Siembra NC — a grassroots organization defending the North Carolina Latino community, particularly with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and wage theft. The organization has registered 5,600 Latinos by touring across the state.
“We’re excited, and we think that Latinos continue to be a growing voter base,” Morales said. “We know that it’s not just about this year, but it’s about growing the voter base of Latinos that time and time again will continue to one day, hopefully, be the 10% of the voter block in the state.””