LULAC Statement on Biden Withdrawal From Presidential Contest
On the announcement that President Joe Biden has exited the Presidential race, LULAC issued the following statement:
“LULAC thanks President Biden for his years of leadership and public service during a time of both turmoil and transition. We applaud the President for his work to move forward legislation that helped make the United States a better place for all Americans. Through his actions, President Biden’s administration has sought to enhance economic opportunities, educational access, healthcare coverage, and worker protections for the Latino community, while also addressing critical immigration issues.
Latinos represent nearly 15% of the electorate and have grown at the second-fastest rate of any major racial or ethnic group in the U.S. electorate since the 2020 Presidential election, and we will play a decisive role in the upcoming election in November.
As we look ahead towards the next several months, LULAC is calling for new bold leadership that is representative of both our country and its values, and that supports the interest of the Latino and minority communities that are crucial to the fabric of America.
As a community, eligible Latino voters skew younger than the overall electorate. We are calling on the Democratic Party to acknowledge that our next generation will be a deciding force in the upcoming election, and it is in their – and everyone’s – best interest to put forward a strong candidate that speaks to the young Latino community. It is time to make space for the next generation to lead.”
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About League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 535 Councils and 145,000 members across the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services, and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting the critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit https://lulac.org/