Este año tu voto es cosa seria (This year your vote is a serious matter)

Nearly 30% of the US population will be Latino by the year 2050, yet, only 48% of Latinos eligible to vote turned out on election day in 2012. The policies under discussion during this election make it imperative that this year they take a more active role in the democratic process that will shape the future of their community and of the country at large.

I invited Mr. Edward James Olmos to provide his iconic image as a trusted leader in the Latino community to urge people to register and vote. Mr. Olmos’ decisive facial expression is intended to reflect the message: “this year your vote is a serious matter—register to vote!”

Get Out the Vote, AIGA’s civic engagement initiative, part of Design for Democracy.

In partnership with the League of Women Voters: vote411.org