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The Guardian - US
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Paulina Velasco

How local radio plays a pivotal role in securing Latino votes in Colorado

Yadira Caraveo, the Democratic incumbent, and Republican hopeful Gabe Evans participate in a congressional debate.
Yadira Caraveo, the Democratic incumbent, and the Republican hopeful Gabe Evans participate in a congressional debate. Photograph: Hyoung Chang/Denver Post/Getty Images

When Yadira Caraveo, a Democratic party member, won the race to represent Colorado’s eighth district in the House of Representatives in 2022, she eked out a victory, winning by the narrowest margin of any Democrat in the country. This November, Caraveo is facing yet another close race – one that could determine the balance of Congress.

In a district where nearly 40% of residents identify as Hispanic or Latino, the community will be decisive in crowning a winner. The battle for their votes is mostly playing out not on TV or in town halls, but on social media and local radio.

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