New Strategies For Latino Voter Mobilization: The Nevada Democratic Caucus As A Case Study
Topics: Election Reform Subtopics: Improving Elections
Mar 24, 2008
Authors: Tova Andrea Wang
Publisher(s): The Century Foundation
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This new issue brief from TCF Democracy Fellow, Tova Andrea Wang describes the unique nature of the 2008 Nevada caucus and what transpired with respect to Latino voters there. In the brief, Wang suggests ideas that could increase the participation of this historically marginalized group of voters. Download the PDF document here.
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