Democracia U.S.A.'s voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts helped increase Hispanic voter turnout in key states. Their efforts registered over 102,000 new Hispanic voters across 11 states, and canvassers knocked on over 74,000 doors and made nearly 60,000 phone calls. This is believed to have impacted several close races. In particular, their efforts registered over 8,000 new Hispanic voters in Nevada, 50,000 in Florida, and 5,500 in Colorado, increasing the Hispanic electorate in those states.

1. DEMOCRACIA
ELECTION REVIEW 2010
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Every year, 500,000
Hispanics in the U.S.
turn 18 and become
eligible to vote?
Guess who is getting
Democracia Nevada State Director Alicia Estrada and Las Vegas Coordinator Martha Cruz
the job done ?….
In an Election Year where Hispanics were not expected to
turnout, Democracia U.S.A.’s Voter Registration and ‘Get out the
Vote’ efforts helped change that dynamic. To the surprise of pundits
and analysts around the country, Hispanics played a critical role in
determining crucial races in states like Florida, Nevada and Colo-
rado. Throughout DUSA’s 11 operations, canvassers and volun-
teers knocked on doors, phone-banked and attended dozens
of community events, talking to Hispanics about the impor-
tance of their vote. Our one-on-one outreach efforts had
measurable impact on energizing Latinos around the country.
102,560
REGISTERED
“ Latinos are beginning to feel powerful in this process. As documented by:
There’s no substitute for the kind of direct engagement we do; it’s
helping us get our message across that if we stay home, we are segre-
gating ourselves from the decision-making process. If we don’t vote
our best interests, we can’t expect someone else to do it for us” said
Jorge Mursuli, President of Democracia U.S.A.

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NEVADA, COLORADO AND FLORIDA
DUSA MADE THE DIFFERENCE
Maria de Cambra, State Director
Nevada was host to one Florida witnessed some of
of this year‟s most hotly con- the nation‟s most watched races In Colorado,
tested Senate races. this election, and there is no Democracia‟s efforts helped
Democracia‟s registration efforts doubt that Hispanics, which
reshape the state‟s political
in the State undoubtedly played make up around 20% of the
State‟s population, had an indeli- landscape. Our voter regis-
a key roll in higher than expected
Latino turnout in Nevada for the ble impact in the outcome of tration drive and GOTV cam-
2010 mid-term elections. Our ef- many close competitions. paigns were instrumental in
forts netted almost 8,000 regis- Democracia‟s VR efforts a year where many thought
tered voters; 45% of which resulted in an incredible 50,000 Hispanics would “sit it out”.
were newly registered and had + voters registered. But the Our successful partnership
never participated in a previous story doesn‟t end there. Equally with other Colorado non-
election. as impressive were the 74,460 profits in a multi-media out-
Our GOTV campaign in doors our canvassers knocked reach campaign which in-
Nevada set a new standard for on and the 59,669 phone calls cluded television, radio and
the way we „get-out-the-vote‟. It they made to potential voters. online messaging, energized
was the first campaign where we Latino‟s to the polls.
incorporated a national phone- From Orlando to Tampa,
West Palm Beach to Miami, Democracia regis-
banking effort utilizing the latest
online tools that allowed individu- DUSA Coordinators organized a tered 5,500 Hispanics; in-
als across the country to call variety of popular town hall creasing the Hispanic elec-
Nevada Hispanics and urge meetings dedicated to providing torate by 1.4% in a state
them to vote. information about those issues
where they make up 17% of
and ballot measures that af-
In a state where Hispan- fected Hispanics most. the total voting bloc. This
ics represent a quarter of the increase marks a significant
population, and growing, there‟s Another incredible suc-
jump considering races like
no doubt that Democracia‟s cess in the State was our part-
nership with Fair Districts Florida those of Senator Elect
presence is key to ensuring
that helped pass Amendments 5 Michael Bennett that were
Nevada Hispanics have a voice.
and 6 and bring fairness back to won by the narrowest of
the redistricting process. margins (1%).

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campaign helped mobilize Latinos
across the country to fight similar efforts SOFTWARE
in their own States. Through our website Monthly Picks
(www.mydemocracia.org), activists
were able to get the latest information
about ‘copycat’ legislation, find out
how to organize an effort to combat
these divisive bills, as well as how to contact their legislators directly. As a result of our
efforts over 30,000 supporters nationwide added their voices to our national campaign and
have made a difference in stemming back the tide of anti-Latino immigration measures.
Whether it’s promoting Clean Energy and Green Jobs, helping to pass the Dream Act, or
dealing with bread and butter issues like the economy, Democracia has been at the
forefront of informing and helping to organize the Latino community around issues that
affect us all. Go to our site and learn more about our advocacy campaigns:
www.mydemocracia.org

4. Together,
we can have an
impact in
shaping
our
community’s
future
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THE
DIFFERENCE!
This year marked another milestone for Democracia
USA. Looking at our numbers, we are confident that the 2010 mid-
terms were some of our most successful campaigns to date. We
could not have done this work without your support. Every contri-
bution, however large or small, gets us one step closer to progres-
sive victories. As we move into next year, we ask for your ongoing
commitment to Hispanic empowerment. Conservatives are
already thinking about how to influence Hispanics in elections to
come. We need to be doing the same. Investing now in
targeted progressive messaging will lay the groundwork for gains
to be seen in 2012.
You can help the Hispanic vote continue to make a differ-
ence and with your continued support….
just think what we can do next year.
DEMOCRACIA
U.S.A.
Headquarters:
2915 Biscayne
Blvd.
Miami, Florida
33137
305.573.7329 ph
305.573.6551 fax