Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston · Friday, October 23, 2026
3:00–4:00 PM Registration and Arrival · 4:00–6:30 PM Program · 6:30–8:30 PM Reception
This preliminary overview is provided for planning purposes. The program, sequence, speakers, and timing are still being developed and are subject to change.
Welcome and Opening
Opening remarks will welcome elected officials, community members, students, organizational leaders, and members of the media from across Massachusetts.
Statewide Roll Call of Latino Elected Officials
More than 100 Latino elected officials from across the Commonwealth have been invited to participate in a historic statewide roll call. Participating officials will briefly announce their names, the offices they hold, and the communities and constituents they represent. Designed to create the energy of a major political convention, the roll call will be a spirited celebration filled with pride, joy, and enthusiasm.
The State of Latino Elected Leadership in Massachusetts
Unidos in Power will release new research examining Latino elected representation across Massachusetts, including where Latino officials currently serve and where significant representation gaps remain.
Latino Voters and the Future of the Commonwealth
The program will highlight recent research from the Gastón Institute examining Latino voting trends, demographic growth, and the potential future impact of Latino voters throughout Massachusetts.
Voices of the Next Generation
Latino high school students will share their perspectives on civic participation, representation, and the significance of becoming eligible to vote in the coming years.
Leadership Reflections
Invited elected leaders—including mayors and other public officials from communities across Massachusetts—will offer brief reflections on leadership, public service, representation, and the future of the Commonwealth. Governor Maura Healey has been invited to attend and offer brief remarks; her participation has not yet been confirmed.
Statewide Call to Action
The gathering will conclude with a call to action encouraging Latino residents across Massachusetts to:
- Register and vote
- Participate actively in civic life
- Support Latino elected officials and candidates
- Consider running for public office
- Help build stronger connections among Latino communities across the Commonwealth
Closing
The program will close with reflections on the collective responsibility to strengthen Latino representation, participation, unity, and leadership throughout Massachusetts. Additional program details, speakers, and timing will be announced as they are confirmed.
