Youth Turn Tide in Abstentionist District

A young Latino legislator, running against a veteran opponent with 30 years of experience and extensive support from political circles in Phoenix, won, against all predictions, the Democratic candidacy for Congressman. Many give credit to young candidate Ruben Gallego’s strategy of mobilizing voters. How did Gallego get out the vote in an electoral district known nationally for its low electoral participation? Valeria Fernández reports from Phoenix.

This story was produced as part of a New America Media voting rights fellowship. For more stories about voting rights and immigrant communities, please visit www.newamericamedia.org.

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