An increasing Hispanic population does not automatically translate into greater political clout, says Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez, D-Ill., who has represented the 4th Congressional District, an area just west of the Loop, since 1992 -- and is considering a mayoral run next year. “Growing numbers do not mean growing power unless you organize,” he says.
One of Mr. Gutierrez’s top priorities has been running so-called citizenship campaigns to naturalize Hispanic immigrants and get them registered to vote.
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