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At about 40% of the state’s population, Latinos are California’s largest ethnic group but also among the groups least likely to vote, casting just 21% of ballots in the 2022 primary election.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“They replace the traditional manager whose primary job was information-routing.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Inmate votes were especially key in the 2024 gubernatorial primary as González-Colón, a longtime New Progressive Party member, was challenging the incumbent governor of the same party.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

That helped drive total Indiana state Senate primary ad spending up to $13.5 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

While smell was not the primary bait, Petey’s workshop became much more pleasant when it smelled like dessert.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles