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Despite Numbers, Latinos Gain Little Clout In Northwest

Despite Numbers, Latinos Gain Little Clout In Northwest

This series explores why Latinos have very little political clout in the Northwest, even though they represent the fastest growing ethnicity in the region. These six stories aired on public radio stations around the Northwest in September and October, 2012.

Check out the database:

Map: Northwest Latino Elected Official Database by State

Map: Northwest Latino Elected Official Database By County