Moderator: Rev. Dr. Jessica Lugo Melendez

Panelists: Dr. Ingrid Delgado, Rev. Rubén Ortiz, and Dr. Jonathan Calvillo

This panel brings together perspectives from the academy, the church, and public policy advocates to explore the crucial and shifting role of the Latino vote in the United States. Rather than viewing the Latino electorate as a homogeneous block, the panelists discuss the need for an internal shift toward values-based voting. They challenge faith communities to transcend partisan propaganda, reclaim local civic engagement, and foster intergenerational dialogue to address systemic injustices like poverty, immigration, and homelessness.

Key Points from the Panel:

• Transcending the Two-Party Box: Ingrid Delgado emphasized that Christian vote ...