SandBox Utah: ABC 4 "Utah Latino organizations encouraging minorities to vote"

Antonio Lujan:
"SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The Latino population is at 17 percent in Salt Lake County and it continues to grow, but when it comes to their involvement in politics it is very limited. Latino organizations are reaching out to the minority population to encourage people to vote.

As a matter of fact, only 2 percent of Latinos in the county are voting.

Many say they don't get involved because many of their issues like immigration, have been ignored. However, there is a glimmer of hope. Recently, they've seen more Latinos running for office, and that has sparked new interest. "I think it's great Latinos have been given an opportunity to run for various positions, because it's good to have more options," said Juan Manuel Leon, a business owner. ..."
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