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Virginia Latinos Plunge Into Political Activism

Virginia Latinos Plunge Into Political Activism
Roque Planas
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National Reporter, HuffPost

FAIRFAX, VA - OCT 25: Volunteers conduct a phone bank, for democratic candidate for delegate Richard Cabellos, in Fairfax, VA, October 25, 2013, at the SEIU headquarters. Latinos in Virginia are getting involved in current political campaigns as volunteers and supporters, even if they cannot vote. They make up a small part of the vote but can have influence in key districts. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - OCT 25: Volunteers conduct a phone bank, for democratic candidate for delegate Richard Cabellos, in Fairfax, VA, October 25, 2013, at the SEIU headquarters. Latinos in Virginia are getting involved in current political campaigns as volunteers and supporters, even if they cannot vote. They make up a small part of the vote but can have influence in key districts. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Spurred by the national and local debate on immigration reform and courted assiduously by the Democratic Party, Latinos in Virginia — the fastest growing minority in the state — are playing a larger than ever role in state political races this fall.

From a private reception in Mechanicsville to a voter registration drive in Woodbridge, Latino activists have organized dozens of activities to support Democratic candidates, recruit volunteers and make residents aware of campaign issues. Some activists are not yet able to vote but are enthusiastically involved all the same.

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