| Sumario: | A study examined the participation of Latinos in New York state in the 2004 presidential election. Data on Latino registration, turnout, and voting patterns were analyzed in the state as a whole. Findings revealed evidence of the increasing involvement of Latino voters in the political process. However, findings indicated that despite significant growth in the Latino population across New York state, Latino electoral involvement is still notably lower than that of African-Americans or whites; and Latino participation is also context dependent. Findings demonstrated that, courting by candidates nationally notwithstanding, the low key nature of the campaign in a state that leans heavily Democratic in presidential elections contributed to an overall lack of interest in Latino concerns. Findings and implications are discussed in detail.
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