This article highlights a Spanish-language ad campaign being launched by the Article III Foundation, a conservative group linked to Mike Davis, in key battleground states with large Latino populations.
The ad emphasizes that voting is a patriotic duty, but warns that it is illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections, a crime punishable by deportation.
Although there is little evidence that noncitizen voting is widespread, this message reflects a larger political strategy among Trump and his allies to address concerns about voter fraud while simultaneously attempting to increase support among Latino voters.
The $1 million ad campaign targets states like Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, and will run on Spanish-language media outlets.
It aligns with broader Republican efforts to tighten voting regulations, particularly around proof of citizenship, while seeking to appeal to Latino voters by balancing messages about immigration and economic policy.
This dual approach is intended to mobilize Latino voters in areas where election margins are tight.