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NOVEMBER 2024 | ELECTIONS
November is election season in the United States. The “Latino vote” gets a lot of attention in presidential election years, but as Mike Amezcua writes, such a diverse community can be hard to define. It’s easy to focus on the top of the ticket, but John Lawrence reminds us why Congress shouldn’t be overlooked in political history. November ballots likely include local offices that often have the greatest effect on our everyday lives. Natasha Zaretsky, historian and former school board member, shares her experience running for local office. Want to run for something yourself or know someone who should? Nominations are now open for the AHA’s elected officers and committee members.
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