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Maryland voter registration forms in which Marylanders can register to vote for the 2024 presidential election on Sept. 27, 2024. (Ashley Neyra)
Nov. 5th marks Election Day across the country. As of January 2024, the Latinx population is projected to account for 14.7% of eligible voters in this year’s election— a new high compared to the 13.6% in 2020 and 7.4% in 2000.
This raises the question of the significance of the Latinx vote. Why bother?
No matter who you cast your vote for, there are policies that you agree with that you want established or put underway—or on the contrary, to be removed.
As voters, you have the opportunity to decide who you want to represent you and address your concerns. That’s why we were granted the constitutional right to vote, so the American people can be heard.
It’s also important to point out that the outcome of the presidential election is uncertain. Polls across news outlets, such as the New York Times, report that the race remains a close one.
Latinx voters, alongside other minority groups, play a decisive role in the outcome of the Presidential election.
This reflects the Electoral College where state electors cast their votes for the presidential candidate who wins the state’s popular vote—your vote.
This doesn’t only apply to the presidential candidates but also to local candidates. Currently in Maryland, the fight for the seat in the U.S. Senate is between Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks and Republican candidate and former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.
It’s important to know who these candidates are and what policies they support. They represent and advocate for those who live in Maryland.
Where in College Park can you vote?
You can vote in person before Election Day between Oct. 24 and Oct. 31.
Registered early voters in College Park can vote at the College Park Community Center, which is located near the University of Maryland’s campus.
Prince George’s County also provided a list where county residents can see where the nearest early voting and Election Day polls are.
Students at the University of Maryland can vote at the Ritchie Coliseum on election day. You can also look up your nearest voting center using the Voting Location Lookup; simply type in your street name and number, and zip code.
Where to Register to Vote?
You can register ahead online here or request a mail-in ballot here. Other locations where you can visit and register in person include your nearest library or nearest MVA branch.
Maryland residents can check if they’re registered to vote using the Maryland Voter Lookup tool. This tool allows Marylanders to check their voter registration record, where they can vote, the status of their mail-in or provisional ballot and view your sample ballot.
Every vote counts, and the Latinx community deserves to be taken into account.
The Significance of the Latinx Vote - Where to vote in College Park?
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