La Voz de Mi Gente: Midwest

With offices in Chicago, HF is helping our members grow their capacity to reach and engage the growing Latino population in the Midwest.

La Voz de Mi Gente

Our Midwest Model

The Midwest is home to one of the most diverse and fastest-growing Latino populations in the US. Through research and capacity building, we strive to increase civic participation in the region.

Data-based Programming

Understanding the needs of the Latino community through surveys, data analysis, and research.

Capacity Building

Investing in local organizations in the Midwest to help them integrate civic engagement programs into their ongoing efforts.

Policy and Advocacy

Advocating for voter rights and helping our community engage their elected officials about the policies they care about.

Cultural Competency

Centering our work on cultural competency and understanding the nuances of the Latino community across the Midwest.

2024 Important Election Dates in Illinois

Voter Registration Deadline

Oct 1

You must be registered to vote by October 10, 2024 if you want to vote in the November election.

Vote by Mail Request Deadline

Oct 1

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the general election is October 31, 2024.

Last Day to Vote Early

Nov 1

Illinois registered voters can vote early in the primary election from Sept 25 to November 4, 2024.

General Election

Nov 5

Illinois voters can vote in-person on November 5

Voter Registration

Our Voter Registration Efforts in the Midwest Region

From registering voters in grocery stores, festivals, and stadiums to helping our partners build their voter registration program, HF is laser focused on closing the Latino voter registration gap in the Midwest.

Chicago Mayor Poll 2023

Understanding the needs of the Latino electorate through surveys and research is essential.

That’s why in May 2023 we joined local partners to survey voters ahead of the Chicago mayoral election.

Our Impact in the Midwest

Midwest voters registered to vote since 2020

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Invested by HF in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin since 2022.

Contact Us

For more information on any of our civic engagement programs in the Midwest region or if you need assistance with a civic engagement-related topic, please reach out.