ORLANDO, Fla, — Every two years, Florida Democrats and independent progressive groups have talked about how they’re going all-out to register Hispanic voters, especially Puerto Ricans, and get them to the polls. And every two years, they look back on the disappointing results and promise to do better the next time around.
Republicans made gains with the Puerto Rican community in 2018 and especially in 2020. Now, a year out from the governor, U.S. Senate and congressional elections in 2022, Democrats are on the verge of losing their long-held registration advantage over Republicans in Florida.
It’s happening as Democrats and progressive groups are facing new challenges stemming from the controversial GOP election law that make canvassing and registering people more perilous.
