Overview

• The defeat of Measure DD reflects a trend of Latino voters becoming more conservative on immigration issues.
• Local officials and conservative groups opposed the measure, citing concerns about cost and citizen rights.
• Santa Ana would have been the first city in Southern California to allow noncitizen voting in local elections.
• Supporters argue that noncitizens contribute to the community through taxes and deserve representation.
• Advocates plan to continue efforts to pass similar measures in future elections, inspired by successes in other cities.