Democratic Party intensifies efforts to mobilize Puerto Rican voters in Pennsylvania

Noted Puerto Rican actors and hundreds of Latino canvassers mobilized in Pennsylvania over the weekend to rally and engage with Latino voters, particularly those of Puerto Rican descent, who have traditionally had lower voter turnout rates than the general population. With over half a million eligible Puerto Rican voters in the state, their turnout could be decisive in this year’s election. Latino voter turnout has historically been lower than other racial and ethnic groups in Pennsylvania. The efforts to mobilize Latino voters included a rally with Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Waltz and door-to-door canvassing in Lancaster by CASA in Action, a nonprofit civic engagement group. Puerto Rican actors like Liza Colón-Zayas and Anthony Ramos spoke out against former President Donald Trump and in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. The canvassers also emphasized the importance of Puerto Rican voters in making their voices heard, especially since Pennsylvania has become a battleground state in recent elections. Despite the support of some Puerto Ricans for Trump, efforts focused on engaging with low propensity voters and sharing immigrant stories to inspire eligible voters to turnout in the upcoming election. Ultimately, engaging Latino voters, especially Puerto Ricans, is crucial for Democrats to secure victory in Pennsylvania.

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