Will new voters in Central California take aim at local races?

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Oct 25, 2016

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Will new voters in Central California take aim at local races?

Voter outreach groups are hoping that Latino, Asian and young voters will turn out in big numbers come November 8. But with all the attention on a contentious presidential race, will that interest carry over to local issues on the ballot?

Citizens vote on Election Day at Fire Station #71 in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, on November 6, 2012 in California, as Americans flock to the polls nationwide to decide between President Barack Obama, his Rebuplican challenger Mitt Romney, and a wide range of other issues. Alhambra is one of 6 cities in California's 49th Assembly District, the state's first legislative district where Asian-Americans make up the majority of the population. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Voter outreach groups are hoping that Latino, Asian and young voters will turn out in big numbers come November 8. But with all the attention on a contentious presidential race, will that interest carry over to local issues on the ballot?

Voter outreach groups are hoping that Latino, Asian and young voters will turn out in big numbers on November 8. But with all the attention on a contentious presidential race, will that interest carry over to the local races and issues on the ballot?

Fresno Bee reporter Andrea Castillo said that based on primary election outcomes, more voters could be heading to the polls, but some still face obstacles.

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READ: ‘Trump factor’ inspires Latino, Asian voters, but will they vote in local races? in the Fresno Bee