Left-Leaning Groups Mobilize To Engage Voters Of Color

A volunteer with Siembra NC, a support group for Latinos, wears a hat that says "my people support me" during a voter engagement event for the Latino community in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21,

Left-leaning voter engagement groups are focusing on turning out uncommitted voters of color in the final stretch before Election Day, aligning with a key pillar of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. Despite a surge in support after Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, many groups are facing challenges in introducing Harris and her policies to potential voters.

Activists with Siembra NC, a grassroots organization in North Carolina, found that some voters are willing to participate in downballot races but hesitant to cast a vote for the presidential nominee. Trust-building and educating voters on the importance of their political decisions have been crucial for these groups.

Efforts to engage voters of color, particularly Black and Latino men, have intensified as early voting is underway in key swing states. The late start of Harris' campaign following Biden's withdrawal has led to a renewed sense of enthusiasm but also posed challenges in motivating undecided voters.

Restrictive voting laws, voter roll purges, and other obstacles have complicated voter outreach efforts for organizations like Asian Americans Advancing Justice in Atlanta and Asian Texans for Justice in Texas. Language barriers and concerns over voter purges have added to the complexity of the process.

Siembra NC activists work to build trust and educate voters on Harris' policies.

Left-leaning groups target uncommitted voters of color before Election Day.

Efforts intensify to engage Black and Latino men in key swing states.

Challenges include restrictive voting laws, voter roll purges, and language barriers.

Organizations like Voto Latino see increased voter registrations and donations.

Divine Nine fraternities and sororities support Harris through voter registration drives.

Enthusiasm around Harris energizes voter engagement efforts.

Focus on closing voter registration gap and ensuring diverse representation in the electoral process.

Late start of Harris' campaign poses challenges in motivating undecided voters.

Overall push to engage voters of color and address voting barriers continues as election nears.

Kamala Harris's candidacy has boosted various voting groups, especially among voters of color

Organizations are actively working to maintain momentum and encourage voter participation.

Emphasis on educating communities about voting rights and combating misinformation.

Providing resources to ensure voters can easily access polling places.

Using social media platforms to reach and inform voters effectively

Despite the challenges, left-leaning voting groups have seen a significant increase in voter registrations, volunteers, and donations since Harris became the nominee. Organizations like Voto Latino have registered tens of thousands of new voters, with a notable increase in young voters in swing states like Arizona and North Carolina.

Historically Black fraternities and sororities, known as 'The Divine Nine,' have played a significant role in supporting Harris. Voter registration drives and campaigns focused on Black issues have been instrumental in mobilizing voters, particularly in battleground states.

Overall, the push to engage voters of color and address barriers to voting continues as the election approaches. The enthusiasm surrounding Harris' candidacy has energized voter engagement efforts, emphasizing the importance of closing the voter registration gap and ensuring all communities are represented in the electoral process.