Demographics
April 6, 2016 -
In a major voting rights case, the Supreme Court affirmed Texas' right to draw state legislative districts based on total population rather than eligible voters. But whether states can choose to use voter population instead — and tip the balance of political power— remains an open question.
April 1, 2016 -
North Carolina's controversy over a state law pre-empting local LGBT protections brings into sharp relief a political battle underway between growing, progressive Southern cities and conservative state leadership.
March 11, 2016 -
Latino youth from North Carolina say more can be done to reach out to this critical but under-engaged group of voters.
March 9, 2016 -
New research spotlights the growth and diversity of the state's Asian-American population and its untapped voting potential.
March 1, 2016 -
Young Latino voters are a growing voting bloc among Southerners who will have the chance this week to cast their ballots for this year's presidential nominees.
February 19, 2016 -
A new Institute report finds that young Latino voters will be a key factor in the coming years in strengthening the voice of the Latino community in the South.
February 12, 2016 -
This interactive graphic allows readers to explore the rise of young Latino voters in Southern states.
