Michelle Aguilar Ramirez, 17, is a high school junior who will be voting for the first time in November. The pandemic has impacted how she views the presidential elections and politics. This is part of The World’s “Every 30 Seconds” series, which follows young Latino voters. Reporter Esmy Jimenez from station KUOW in Seattle produced the story.
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