To appreciate the importance of something, it is usually good practice to learn its history. This is true with voting. Voting is one of our most important rights as citizens of a country. It is our voice that is heard when we cast our votes. It is our way of saying what we believe in and want our government to do for us. That is why it is so important that every citizen exercise their right to vote.
The freedom to vote was designated in the United States Constitution. This document, signed in 1787, is the foundation of our government. It guarantees certain rights to its citizens, including the right to vote.
The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most significant amendments to our Constitution. Ratified in 1870, it prohibits the federal and state governments from denying citizens the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment is crucial because it helps protect all Americans’ rights, regardless of race or color.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War on February 2, 1848. The treaty gave the United States control of Texas, New Mexico, California, and parts of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, which resulted in the loss of much of our land. We were then subjected to lynchings, torture, and other forms of abuse without justice. But even today, we continue to face discrimination and mistreatment. We must not forget our history nor let it be repeated.
Nineteen-twenty saw the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This was a momentous occasion, as women had no voice in the politica
l process until then. But, thanks to the hard work and dedication of women like Alice Paul, we finally passed this amendment. We owe her an outstanding debt of gratitude.
The poll tax was a fee levied on all adults to vote. The poll tax was used to disenfranchise poor and minority voters, who were less likely to be able
to afford the fee. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the poll tax was used extensively in the southern United States to suppress the Latino and black vote. In Texas, for example, the poll tax was not abolished until 1966. Latinos were affected by the poll tax, as they were generally poorer than white Americans. As a result, the poll tax was one of many factors that led to low Latino voter turnout rates.
When you vote, you cast a ballot to say who should represent you and make decisions on your behalf. Voting is one way to ensure that your voice is heard and that you have a say in the decisions made about your community and country. It is also a way to show your support for the principles of democracy and the most direct way to hold elected officials accountable.
City officials that are voted into office can significantly impact the everyday lives of Latinos. For example, they can create policies and initiatives supporting Latino communities or pass laws and regulations that negatively impact Latinos. In addition, city officials can provide funding for programs and services that benefit Latinos, or they can cut funding for these programs. Therefore, it is crucial to elect city officials who support the Latino community and who will work to improve the quality of life for Latinos.
The wealthy have always been the most vocal and active group when it comes to voting. They are the ones who have the most to lose if their preferred candidate doesn’t win, so they make sure their voices are heard. This is why we have an economy that works for only the wealthy. They are the ones who can afford to make campaign contributions and lobby politicians. The rest of us are left out in the cold. We need to come together and demand change. We must petition a government that works for all of us, not just the wealthy.
Our government officials dictate the economy we live in. As a result, the wealthy don’t get taxed as much as everyone else. This is not fair. We need to demand that our government officials create a system in which the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes. This is the only way to ensure everyone has an opportunity to succeed, regardless of their wealth or social status.
If more Mexican – Americans, and Latinos voted, more of the issues we faced would be addressed. We are a powerful voting bloc, yet our voices
are often not heard. We must demand that our politicians address the issues impacting our communities. We need to vote in every election, from local races to the Presidential election. When we unite, we can make a difference.
Mexican – Americans must reach high numbers on the pole because it will show politicians that we are a powerful voting bloc. Politicians will do more to get our votes by addressing our needs. Therefore, we must ensure that we are registered to vote and use our power at the polls.
Many factors contribute to the low voter turnout rate among Latinos. Most of the historical reasons center around economics and lack of education. A recent study that seeks to explain why citizens in the nation’s fastest-growing ethnic group often don’t go to the polls says that sporadic campaign outreach leads many Latinos to feel disenfranchised and that because they do not vote, candidates and political parties don’t focus on them.
Latino voters are in a vicious cycle: Sporadic outreach by campaigns leads many Latinos to feel disenfranchised. Traditionally, candidates and political parties focus on voters who have turned out in the past, so new voters or those who haven’t cast a ballot in recent elections do not get actively sought through phone calls or door-knocking, a situation that has become more challenging since the pandemic.
That has left Latinos, who are poised to become a decisive voting bloc (30% of the electorate) in Texas, lacking a sense of belonging or political empowerment, factors that may hamper their turnout, keeping them from becoming a significant political force.
By Diane Revilla
