Latinos flexed their muscle at the ballot box during early voting in states like Florida and Nevada, pointing to a possible surge in turnout at the polls on Election Day.
While it’s still unknown how much of an impact the Latino vote will have on Tuesday’s results, HuffPost Latino Voices wanted to know more about what inspired members of our community to exercise their right to vote.
We
Take a look at some of the most powerful reasons these Latinos decided to vote on Election Day. But grab a box of tissues first, you’ll need it!
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause too many of my family & friends can't vote for the president of the country that controls their government. #PR
— Tatiana Figueroa (@MSauciana)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause my skin color doesn't make me less American. My parents accents doesn't make them less American.This is OUR home ✊ ♥ https://t.co/wrwp1fN5z5
— Karla Lara (@karlamlara)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause i absolutely REFUSE to let someone whose campaign is defined by degrading latinxs/other minorities run the US ✊
— elijah (@erod47)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause my mom overcame 35 yrs of racism to become a citizen and be able to step into the booth for the very first time. pic.twitter.com/DAkxGor8qY
— Steph (@yostephrivas)
#thislatinavotedbecause the day her 7 year old kid came from school crying & asking if this was his country broke her heart.
— Ines Cardona (@ines411)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause my daughter deserves a president who sees as much potential in her as I do.
— Sonnet 87 (@sonnet87dc)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause I fiercely believe in the power the immigrant community harnessed to make our democracy a more perfect union.
— Anna Castro (@apcastro16)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause although my father came to this country illegally, he is neither a murderer or a rapist. He is a leader and a HERO. pic.twitter.com/G9HrSmRZTJ
— Stephanie J (@Stefunny_Briana)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause her vote represents the voice of thousands who don't have the right to vote, but give back to this county everyday.
— Mayra Vega-Manriquez (@Latinaedtalk)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause her grandparents didn't escape communism for her not to relish in her right to democracy ❤️
— dietcokemami (@janelysanchez)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause sadly, my two boys will grow up in a world where people will treat them unfairly or worse que dios los proteja
— John Verdejo (@JohnVerdejo)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause his family came to America and helped make it Great.#UnidosVencimos, right @DefineAmerican? pic.twitter.com/5soIPrpT8d
— He Who Cooks (@Chef_Gregorio)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause I refuse to be outcast, marginalized and told I am not worthy! Minorities are the backbone of this country
— lauren elizabeth (@lalalaauuren)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause I refuse 2 have 2 explain my patriotism or place of birth 2 anyone that doesn't think I look like I speak "American"
— Lawrence Runner (@lawrence_runner)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause I don't want someone who can't be trusted with his own Twitter to have access to launch codes. and he's an asshole
— John Garcia (@jpgarcia210)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause These are my Grandparents (Lupe & Jose) they worked EVERY SINGLE DAY! #SiSePuede pic.twitter.com/oYmKuByoug
— Kathryn Lara (@kathrynlara34)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause I refuse to let old white people who think the '50s were a time when America was great to decide MY future
— ♡gabrielle meredith♡ (@gabriellem1995)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause Even though I was born here my family members were born here we are treated like illegal immigrants. #ElectionDay
— Jenn (@jennicake)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause my parents became US citizens and take their right to vote very seriously; I owe it to them to do the same pic.twitter.com/UkwgLX3kwA
— Cristina Moreno (@cris_everyday)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause it's my right and it's my duty. I even wore the uniform to defend that inalienable right for everyone. #NeverTrump
— BadHombre4NastyWoman (@canonShooter617)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause our people are humble, hard workers and we need to speak up and defend those that don't have a voice.
— ♡Tati♡ (@valerraayyy)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause My vote is for her because most of her life she was treated like and told she was a second class citizen. pic.twitter.com/s8wpTy63to
— Solymar (@1phototeach)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause my grandfathers, father, cousins and uncles all fought for this country only to still be considered immigrants
— Isabelle (@bellecs)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause some of those she loves, cannot.
— Yessica (@yoyeska)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause You don't get to insult us, denigrate us, and belittle us and expect that you will win. #ImWitHer #ForAllPRicans pic.twitter.com/Y7yWNIDAxv
— J. (@JelmarieMR)
#thislatinovotedbecause @HillaryClinton will fight for immigrants, women, LGBT, refugees, and Latino rights! https://t.co/rzjeuo0uA7 pic.twitter.com/VosToXSbLl
— Luis F. Mancheno (@LuisFMancheno)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause my abuela gave her hard work to this country but was never eligible to vote here. I voted for her & all noncitizens
— Karen González (@_karenjgonzalez)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause a man who riles up violence against MY people, can't just lose. He has to be SHUT. DOWN. #ThatMexicanThing ❤️
— panicdote (@panicdote)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause of the future of this right here... #ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/YE8BHRQMY7
— TiaGaga916 (@TiaGaga916)
#thislatinavotedbecause Today we test the idea that NOBODY goes in the White House without the Latino vote. https://t.co/aQ5REuwm8W
— Ines Cardona (@ines411)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause so many of my undocumented friends can't & their safety is on the line. pic.twitter.com/jMrIqS0gRE
— Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause living in this country my parents didn't always have the representation they deserved. https://t.co/yF0AR2t8Wb
— DEESAA (@kadeesaa)
#ThisLatinoVotedBecause our family is built on the hope of diversity, respect, hard work, and strength pic.twitter.com/JmMtXLDzIp
— kim hoyos (@kim_hoyos)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause they're still trying to keep us from voting. voter suppression is real
— Destiny Lopez (@Destiny_Lopez16)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause while none of the candidates are ideal, I refuse to let a racist, ignorant misogynist blatantly offend my community.
— nasty woman. (@Kat_DGAF)
Still with all the feels, my nasty women & bad hombres making me proud!#ThisLatinaVotedBecause this is a #TacoTuesday unlike any other pic.twitter.com/mkr1C6ygQl
— Ann Abuse (@AnnAbuse37)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause there are populations in the United States that would simply not survive a Trump presidency.
— tina too turnt (@uhohitscristina)
I voted for my mom. For every single mother coming to this country for a better life. #ThisLatinaVotedBecause
— Kay (@KaytheBrave)
#ThisLatinaVotedBecause it is my duty as a citizen. America is great already, w/ great leadership we can even make it better. #imwithher pic.twitter.com/5cIWEVdaIs
— Ximena Delgado (@xadsf)
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