WASHINGTON — Many Latino voters sat out California’s primary election last month, according to counts by Political Data, which tracks voter trends.
Only 15% of the nearly 6 million registered Latino voters returned their ballots, estimates by Political Data of July 13 show. This is compared to 31% of voters who identified as white or “other,” 24% of Asian voters and 25% of Black voters.
Latino voters tend to cast ballots later than others, experts said, which means their ballots get counted later. Percentages could change after California’s Secretary of State certifies results on July 15, though many experts predict not by much.
