For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves

Oct 30, 2026 · Saige Miller

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For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves

Nicole Solis-Sison on the day she became a naturalized citizen. Solis-Sison first came to the U.S. from the Philippines when she was 7.

While many young voters are focused on the cost of living in the election, for some from immigrant families, the political calculation — and their votes — is often about even more than the economy.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Nicole Solis-Sison)